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Text:Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near
author (refrain):Constance Dever, b. 1960
Author (verses):John Fawcett, 1740-1817
Tune:AFFLICTED SAINT
Composer:Constance Dever, b. 1960

867. Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near

Text Information
First Line: Afflicted saint, to Christ Draw Near
Title: Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near
Author (verses): John Fawcett, 1740-1817 (alt.)
author (refrain): Constance Dever, b. 1960
Refrain First Line: So, sing with joy, afflicted one
Meter: LM with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Church Militant
Copyright: © 2018 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)
Tune Information
Name: AFFLICTED SAINT
Composer: Constance Dever, b. 1960
Meter: LM with refrain
Key: D Major
Copyright: © 2018 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)



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