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[Why should I sing of lesser things]

[Why should I sing of lesser things]

Composer: John W. Peterson (1954)
Published in 4 hymnals


Composer: John W. Peterson

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Tune Information

Title: [Why should I sing of lesser things]
Composer: John W. Peterson (1954)
Incipit: 55553 44423 33122
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1954, renewal 1982, John W. Peterson Music Co.;You may download one copy of this song for your own personal use. To make copies or to perform the work you must get permission from John W. Peterson Music Co. or through your license with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).

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Organ Solo

  • The Gospel Organist Volume Four: Gospel-Song Arrangements Suitable for Preludes, Offertories, Specials
    Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1968) pp. 36

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