Six Hymn Arrangements by
Nigel Williams Lux Benigna Third Mode Descant Hymn to John the Baptist Wiltshire Cwm Rhondda Aberystwyth
(Lead, Kindly Light) (How Shall I Sing that Majesty?) (Ut Queant Laxis) (Through All The Changing Scenes of Life) (Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer) ( Jesu, Lover of My Soul)
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Words: J.H. Newman Music: J.B. Dykes
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