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178. Mary's Little Boy-Child

Text Information
First Line: Long time ago in Bethlehem
Title: Mary's Little Boy-Child
Author: Jester Hairston (1956)
Refrain First Line: Hark now, hear the angels sing
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture:
Topic: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons: Mary, Joseph; Christmas Season
Copyright: © 1956 Bourne Co.
ONE LICENSE: 212811
Tune Information
Name: HAIRSTON
Composer: Jester Hairston (1956)
Meter: Irregular
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: © 1956 Bourne Co.



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