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[If thou but knew the life that thou are leading]

[If thou but knew the life that thou are leading]

Composer: C. C. N. Balle
Published in 2 hymnals


Composer: C. C. N. Balle

Carl Christian Nicolaj Balle was born in Copenhagen on December 25, 1806. He was a Danish composer and editor of church music and served as a pastor in Vesterbølle and Nebsager. He is noted for his Christmas compositions, including the hymn tune "Det kimer nu til julefest". He died on March 3, 1885 in Nebsager, Bjerre, Vejle, Denmark. NN  Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: [If thou but knew the life that thou are leading]
Composer: C. C. N. Balle
Meter: 11.10.11.10.8.12
Incipit: 53211 23455 65512
Key: C Major
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Hymnal for Church and Home #171

Hymnal for Church and Home #171
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Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #171

Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #171
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