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First Line:
How bright appears the Morning-Star, With mercy beaming from afar
Title:
How Bright Appears the Morning Star
German Title:
Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
Author:
Philipp Nicolai (1599)
Translator and Adapter:
William Mercer (1859)
Language:
English
Publication Date:
1964
Copyright:
Public Domain

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Title:
WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
Composer:
Philipp Nicolai (1599)
Meter:
8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.8
Copyright:
Public Domain