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DIMAN

DIMAN

Composer: J. E. Sweetser
Published in 7 hymnals


Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Composer: J. E. Sweetser

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Tune Information

Title: DIMAN
Composer: J. E. Sweetser
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Incipit: 51353 26761 34653
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

O Blessed Life

Lord of All Being, Throned Afar

Shepherd of mortals, here behold

Shepherd of mortals, here behold
A little flock, a wayside fold,
That wait Thy presence to be blest:
O Man of Nazareth, be our guest!

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #8541
Text: Oh, Blessed Life
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #8541

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