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A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

Author: Owen Alstott Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia! Refrain First Line: A Savior has been born Text Sources: Latin, 14th cent.
A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

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PUER NATUS

Appears in 13 hymnals Tune Sources: Chant, Mode I Tune Key: d minor or modal Incipit: 13323 43213 21134 Used With Text: A Child Is Born in Bethlehem
PUER NATUS

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A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

Author: Owen Alstott, b. 1947 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #307 (2012) First Line: A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia! Refrain First Line: A savior has been born Topics: Musical Style Chant; The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NATUS
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A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

Author: Owen Alstott, b. 1947 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #340 (2003) First Line: A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia! Refrain First Line: A savior has been born Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NATUS
A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

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Owen Alstott

Person Name: Owen Alstott, b. 1947 Translator of "A Child Is Born in Bethlehem" in Journeysongs (3rd ed.)
Owen Alstott
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