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As Did the Christ

Author: Dorothy Fay Ross

Ross, Dorothy Fay. Native of Kansas; graduated from Southwestern College (Winfield), 1949. Four years of church work in state of Washington, returned to Kansas in 1953. Served on the staff of First Methodist Church, Winfield, Kansas. --The Hymn Society, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line: As did the Christ, we'll undertake
Title: As Did the Christ
Author: Dorothy Fay Ross
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: © 1957 The Hymn Society of America
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Tune

ST. MAGNUS (Clarke)

ST. MAGNUS first appeared in Henry Playford's Divine Companion (1707 ed.) as an anonymous tune with soprano and bass parts. The tune was later credited to Jeremiah Clark (b. London, England, c. 1670; d. London, 1707), who was a chorister in the Chapel Royal and sang at the coronation of James II in…

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Instances

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Consider Your Call #1

Consider Your Call #1

Hymn Society of America [Hymns Published for Special Occasions, and on Special Subjects] 1942-79 #d7

Hymn Society of America [Hymns Published for Special Occasions, and on Special Subjects] 1942-79 #d7

Hymnal of the Church of God #239

Hymnal of the Church of God #239

When Youth Sing #d8

When Youth Sing #d8
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