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Anoint Us

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Author: Glenn E. Burleigh, 1949-2007

Glenn Burleigh (b. Guthrie, Oklahoma, July 5, 1949; d. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, December 11, 2007) was born into a family of ministers. He was a renowned pianist, conductor, composer and clinician. Burleigh’s music has been performed in churches and on the classical concert stage, also making an appearance in the movie remake of “The Preacher’s Wife” starring Denzel Washington. Burleigh was best known for his ability to take disparate musical styles and weave them together. Laura de Jong Go to person page >

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First Line: Create in me a clean heart, O God (Burleigh)
Title: Anoint Us
Author: Glenn E. Burleigh, 1949-2007
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Copyright: © 1994, 1997, GIA Publications, Inc.

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