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Text:O Sacred Head, Surrounded
Author (attributed to):Bernard of Clairvaux, c. 1091-1153
Translator (vs. 1):Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877
Translator (vs. 2):Melvin L. Farrell, 1930-1986
Translator (vs. 3):Arthur T. Russell, 1806-1874
Tune:PASSION CHORALE
Composer:Hans L. Hassler, 1564-1612
Harmonizer:J. S. Bach, 1685-1750

448. O Sacred Head, Surrounded

Text Information
First Line: O sacred head, surrounded
Title: O Sacred Head, Surrounded
Latin Title: Salve caput cruentatum
Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux, c. 1091-1153
Translator (vs. 1): Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 (alt.)
Translator (vs. 2): Melvin L. Farrell, 1930-1986 (alt.)
Translator (vs. 3): Arthur T. Russell, 1806-1874 (alt.)
Meter: 76 76 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2015
Topic: Holy Week
Copyright: Vs. 2 © 1961, WLP
Tune Information
Name: PASSION CHORALE
Composer: Hans L. Hassler, 1564-1612
Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
Meter: 76 76 D
Key: a minor or modal



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