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Christ, be our light!

Author: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957) Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: This is the night of new beginnings Topics: Church Year Easter; Easter Vigil ; Hope; Jesus Names and images for; Light Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Used With Tune: CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT
Christ, be our light!

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[This is the night of new beginnings]

Appears in 25 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Tune Key: G Major or modal Incipit: 51232 17155 12342 Used With Text: Christ, Be Our Light
[This is the night of new beginnings]

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Christ, Be Our Light (Easter Vigil Text)

Author: Bernadette Farrell Hymnal: Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #160 (2019) First Line: This is the night of new beginnings Refrain First Line: Christ, be our light! Topics: Seasonal Music Easter Vigil Languages: English Tune Title: [This is the night of new beginnings]
Christ, Be Our Light (Easter Vigil Text)
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Christ, Be Our Light

Author: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #303 (2015) First Line: This is the night of new beginnings Refrain First Line: Christ be our light! Topics: The Liturgical Year The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Languages: English Tune Title: [This is the night of new beginnings]
Christ, Be Our Light

Christ, be our light!

Author: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #189 (2013) First Line: This is the night of new beginnings Topics: Church Year Easter; Easter Vigil ; Hope; Jesus Names and images for; Light Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT
Christ, be our light!

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Bernadette Farrell

b. 1957 Person Name: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957) Author of "Christ, be our light!" in Ancient and Modern
Bernadette Farrell
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