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Holy Darkness

I have tried you in fires of affliction

Author: Daniel L. Schutte
Tune: [I have tried you in fires of affliction]
ONE LICENSE: 81565
Published in 5 hymnals


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Author: Daniel L. Schutte

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Text Information

First Line: I have tried you in fires of affliction
Title: Holy Darkness
Author: Daniel L. Schutte
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Source: Inspired by St. John of the Cross
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Holy darkness, blessing night
Copyright: © 1988, 1989 Daniel L. Schutte

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #471

Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #420

Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #578

Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #549

Worship and Song #3141

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