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BTC180 BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT

For voice and piano

Manuscript Sources

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  1. Blessed are the poor in spirit - 1 item
    TitleBlessed are the poor in spirit
    SubtitleFor voice and piano
    RefNoBBM/blessed_are_the_poor_in_spirit
    Date1924
    Description

    The text is from Matthew 5:3.

    Extent1 item
    1. Holographs - 1 item
      TitleHolographs
      RefNoBBM/blessed_are_the_poor_in_spirit/1
      Date1924
      Extent1 item
      1. Fair copy - 1 page of 2 page manuscript [1r]
        TitleFair copy
        RefNoBBM/blessed_are_the_poor_in_spirit/1/1
        Date1924
        Description

        Fair copy of a short piece (eight bars) beginning on the third system.

        Extent1 page of 2 page manuscript [1r]
        PhysicalDescription

        Pencil; 23.7 x 30.1 cm. Shares a volume with other sources. See Related Records. Paper manufacturer = Paxton

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