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IN YOUR WORD

Composer: Glenn Edward Burleigh

Glenn Burleigh (b. Guthrie, Oklahoma, July 5, 1949; d. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, December 11, 2007) was born into a family of ministers. He was a renowned pianist, conductor, composer and clinician. Burleigh’s music has been performed in churches and on the classical concert stage, also making an appearance in the movie remake of “The Preacher’s Wife” starring Denzel Washington. Burleigh was best known for his ability to take disparate musical styles and weave them together. Laura de Jong Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: IN YOUR WORD
Composer: Glenn Edward Burleigh
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 66666 66661 66666
Key: D♭ Major
Copyright: © 1991 Glenn Burleigh, Burleigh Inspirations Music

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 10 of 10)

African American Heritage Hymnal #333

Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship (African American Edition) #41b

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #527

Audio

Lift Up Your Hearts #758

Magnify the Lord #303

Psalms for All Seasons #119F

Psalms for All Seasons #119I

Psalms for All Seasons #119J

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #526

Total Praise #328

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