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Long before the Night (This Ancient Love)

Long before the night was born from darkness

Author: Carolyn McDade (1988, v. 5 alt. 1995)
Tune: THIS ANCIENT LOVE
ONE LICENSE: 118009
Published in 2 hymnals


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Author: Carolyn McDade

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First Line: Long before the night was born from darkness
Title: Long before the Night (This Ancient Love)
Author: Carolyn McDade (1988, v. 5 alt. 1995)
Meter: Irregular
Publication Date: 1996
Copyright: © 1988 Carolyn McDade
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