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Text:We were not there to see you come
Author:Ann Richter (1792-1857)
Tune:CREDO
Composer:J. Stainer (1840-1901)

121. We were not there to see you come

Text Information
First Line: We were not there to see you come
Author: Ann Richter (1792-1857)
Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Topic: God, Saviour: Growing, Teaching, Serving; Christmas 2: The Holy Family; Easter: The Resurrection of Christ (2 more...)
Source: and others
Copyright: Revision © Jubilate Hymns
Tune Information
Name: CREDO
Composer: J. Stainer (1840-1901)
Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8
Key: C Major
Key: E♭ Major



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