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The world stands out

Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay Appears in 2 hymnals
The world stands out

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RICKER

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: W. Frederick Wooden, 1953- Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 76716 12335 31321 Used With Text: The World Stands Out on Either Side
RICKER

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The World Stands Out on Either Side

Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892-1950 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #3 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 The world stands out on either side no wider than the heart is wide; above the world is stretched the sky no higher than the soul is high. 2 The heart can push the sea and land so far away on either hand; the soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through. Topics: Transcending Mystery and Wonder The Celebration of Life; Earth; Prayer and Meditation Languages: English Tune Title: RICKER
The World Stands Out on Either Side

The world stands out

Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay Hymnal: Hymns for the Celebration of Life #d240 (1964) Languages: English
The world stands out

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W. Frederick Wooden

Person Name: W. Frederick Wooden, 1953- Composer of "RICKER" in Singing the Living Tradition
W. Frederick Wooden

Edna St. Vincent Millay

1892 - 1950 Author of "The World Stands Out on Either Side"
Edna St. Vincent Millay
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