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- ↑ Worship II: A Hymnal for Roman Catholic Parishes. Chicago, IL: G.I.A. Publications, Inc. 1975. p. 1.
- ↑ The Hymn Book: Containing a Collection of the Most Popular Catholic Hymns: Arranged for the Use of the Sunday Schools and Catholics Throughout the United States. Philadelphia, PA: Peter F. Cunningham. 1854. pp. 59–61.
- ↑ "Spirit And Song". OCP. Archived from the original on 30 June 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ The Saint Augustine Hymnal: Publisher=ILP Music, www.ILPmusic.org.