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O Christ, Bright Sun of Justice

O Christ, bright sun of justice

Author: Harry Hagan
Tune: BOURBON
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Author: Harry Hagan

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Text Information

First Line: O Christ, bright sun of justice
Title: O Christ, Bright Sun of Justice
Author: Harry Hagan
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Source: Jam Christe sol justitiae
Language: English
Copyright: © 1998, St. Meinrad Archabbey. Published by OCP Publications

Tune

BOURBON

A pentatonic (five-pitch) folk tune from the southern United States, BOURBON fits well with the penitential text of Psalm 38. The tune calls for unison singing, with accompaniment providing a firmly articulated rhythm. Like many pentatonic tunes, when unaccompanied it can be sung in canon after eith…

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Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #389

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