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

128. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

Text Information
First Line: Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light
Title: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Author: Johann Rist (1607-1667)
Author (st. 2): Norman E. Johnson (1928-1983)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Jesus Christ: Birth
Copyright: Seecond stanza copyright 1973 by Covenant Press. Used by permission.
Tune Information
Name: ERMUNTRE DICH
Composer: Johann Schop (1590-1664)
Arranger: J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.
Key: E♭ Major



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