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Text:When A Prophet Sings of Justice
Author:John Core
Tune:FREU DICH SEHR (PSALM 42)

3. When A Prophet Sings of Justice

Text Information
First Line: When a prophet sings of justice
Title: When A Prophet Sings of Justice
Author: John Core (1996)
Meter: 87.87.77.88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1998
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Justice: Sharing; Justice: Unselfishness
Copyright: © 1998 Selah Publishing Co.
ONE LICENSE: 02483
Notes: Honorable mention in the search for hymns on justice sponsored by Alternatives for Simple Living and the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada. About stanza 3, the author writes: "Just having a little fun with the ubiquitous Shaker hymn with a sidelong glance at Shakespeare and/or Elgar along the way."
Tune Information
Name: FREU DICH SEHR (PSALM 42)
Meter: 87.87.77.88
Key: F Major
Source: Trente uatre pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551
Copyright: Public domain



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