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Text:Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Author:Johann Rist, 1607-1667
Translator (stanza 1):John Troutbeck, 1832-1899
Translator (stanza 2):Norman E. Johnson, 1928-1983
Tune:ERMUNTRE DICH
Arranger:J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
Composer:Johann Schop, c. 1590-1664

182. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

Text Information
First Line: Break forth, O beauteous heav'nly light
Title: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Author: Johann Rist, 1607-1667
Translator (stanza 1): John Troutbeck, 1832-1899
Translator (stanza 2): Norman E. Johnson, 1928-1983
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.
Publication Date: 1996
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christmas: Birth
Copyright: © 1973, 1996 Covenant Publications
Tune Information
Name: ERMUNTRE DICH
Composer: Johann Schop, c. 1590-1664
Arranger: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.
Key: E♭ Major



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