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How Excellent Is Thy Name

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Author: Paul Smith

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Author: Melodie Tunney

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First Line: How excellent is Thy name, O Lord
Title: How Excellent Is Thy Name
Author: Paul Smith
Author: Melodie Tunney
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Copyright: Copyright 1985 by BMG Songs, Inc./Pamela Kay Music/Marquis III Music/Word Music (a div. of WORD INC.)
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Instances

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Songs of Praise #48

Songs of Praise #48

Songs of the Church #70

Songs of the Church #70
Audio

The Celebration Hymnal #125

The Celebration Hymnal #125
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