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Text:Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow
Author:Elizabeth Wilson
Author:Helen Thoburn
Tune:WELWYN
Composer:Alfred Scott-Gatty (1847-1918)

R7. Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow

Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow,
Giver of every good and perfect gift,
With one accord we seek Thy holy presence,
Gladly our hearts to Thee in praise we lift.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow
Author: Elizabeth Wilson (1913)
Author: Helen Thoburn (1913)
Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: Responses: Opening Responses: Introits; Introits; Responses (1 more...)
Copyright: Words used by permission of The National Board of Young Woman's Christian Association.
Tune Information
Name: WELWYN
Composer: Alfred Scott-Gatty (1847-1918)
Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
Key: F Major
Copyright: Tune used by permission of The Very Reverend the Abbot of Downside.



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