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LAUS MATUTINA

LAUS MATUTINA

Composer: John Stainer (1872)
Published in 38 hymnals


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Composer: John Stainer

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Tune Information

Title: LAUS MATUTINA
Composer: John Stainer (1872)
Meter: 11.10.11.10
Incipit: 35312 35176 55321
Key: C Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

Now When the Dusky Shades of Night

Now, when the dusky shades of night, retreating
Before the sun's red banner, swiftly flee;
Now, when the terrors of the dark are fleeting,
O Lord, we lift our thankful hearts to thee.

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The Cyber Hymnal #4667
Text: Now, When the Dusky Shades of Night
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The Cyber Hymnal #4667

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