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The First Lord's Day

They rolled a stone before the door

Author: William N. McElrath
Tune: SPRINGBROOK (McElrath)
Published in 5 hymnals

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Author: William N. McElrath

McELRATH, WILLIAM N. (b. 1932): Th.M., M.Div., B.A., author of more than 60 books published under three different names in two different languages, the most recent titles being Pilgrims on the Wilderness Road and From Slave to Governor: The Unlikely Life of Lott Cary, both from Parson Place Press. Published hymn writer; editor of a major hymnal in the Indonesian language. More information at www.PerryThomasBooks.com. William N. McElrath(from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014  Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: They rolled a stone before the door
Title: The First Lord's Day
Author: William N. McElrath
Language: English
Refrain First Line: We sing for joy, we sing for joy
Copyright: © 1964 Broadman Press
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Timeline

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Instances

Instances (1 - 2 of 2)
Audio

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #162

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #162

Songs of Faith and Praise #372

Songs of Faith and Praise #372
Include 3 pre-1979 instances
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