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NORTHROP

Composer: Abraham Northrop

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Tune Information

Title: NORTHROP
Composer: Abraham Northrop
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Incipit: 12234 54321 325
Key: C Major

Texts

New Year's Day

While Shepherds Watched their Flocks

While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground,
an angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around.

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لا بد أن يجيء من مات عن الأنام

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Hymns and Psalms #360

Singing the Faith #127

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Small Church Music #3359

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