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SALEM (34565)

Tune Information

Title: SALEM (34565)
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Incipit: 34565 35611 12213
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Dossey's Choice, p. 58
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
in a believer's ear!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
and drives away our fear.

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When Hands Reach Out Beyond Divides

The Incarnation

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Instances (1 - 4 of 4)

Community of Christ Sings #513

More Voices #169

Sing a New Creation #133

The Sacred Harp #56

Include 4 pre-1979 instances
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