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Text:Long ago, prophets knew
Author:Frederick Pratt Green,1903-
Tune:THEODORIC
Adapter:John Wilson, 1905-92
Harmonizer:Gustav Holst, 1874-1934

283. Long ago, prophets knew

Text Information
First Line: Long ago, prophets knew
Author: Frederick Pratt Green,1903-
Refrain First Line: Ring, bells, ring, ring ring!
Meter: 666.66 and refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Advent; Consummation in Christ; Jesus Christ: Incarnation (4 more...)
Copyright: Words by permission of Stainer & Bell, London
ONE LICENSE: 30822
Tune Information
Name: THEODORIC
Harmonizer: Gustav Holst, 1874-1934
Adapter: John Wilson, 1905-92
Meter: 666.66 and refrain
Key: D Major
Source: Piae Cantiones, 1582



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