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Into the tomb of ages past

Author: Penina Moïse

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Text Information

First Line: Into the tomb of ages past
Author: Penina Moïse
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

MELITA (Dykes)

The original chant melody associated with this text [i.e., "Eternal Father, strong to save"] is found in most hymnals of denominations where chant has played a role, including the Lutheran tradition, which has produced much organ music on this well-known chant. The setting here is by John B. Dykes (…

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[Into the tomb of ages past] (Binder)


[Into the tomb of ages past] (Heller)


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Instances

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Hymns and Anthems adapted for Jewish Worship #106

Hymns Written for the Use of Hebrew Congregations #179

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The Service Hymnal with an introductory service #68

Union Hymnal #101

Union Hymnal for Jewish Worship #d92

Union Hymnal, Songs and Prayers for Jewish Worship. 3rd ed. Revised and enlarged. #156

Union Hymnal, Songs and Prayers for Jewish Worship. 3rd ed. Revised and enlarged. #157

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