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SPES CELESTIS

Composer: W. A. Smith

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Tune Information

Title: SPES CELESTIS
Composer: W. A. Smith
Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
Incipit: 55117 66553 54123
Key: C Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

The Lord Has Risen

While Shepherds Watched their Flocks

While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground,
an angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around.

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The Hope of Heaven

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Media

Small Church Music #2138
  • PDF Score (PDF)

Instances

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Audio

Small Church Music #2138

Include 15 pre-1979 instances
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