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They came to the forbidden tree

They came to the forbidden tree

Tune: BELMONT (Gardiner)
Published in 4 hymnals


Text Information

First Line: They came to the forbidden tree
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

BELMONT (Gardiner)

This tune has been mis-attributed to various other composers, but is clearly the work of the above-named composer.

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Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d798

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The Christian Psalmist; or, Watts' Psalms and Hymns #129

The Millennial Harp #d446

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The Songs of Zion #153

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