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124. Tell Us Where to Cast the Net

Text Information
First Line: Barren waters sometimes mock us
Title: Tell Us Where to Cast the Net
Author: H. S. T.
Refrain First Line: O, we cannot work without thee
Language: English
Publication Date: 1887
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Barren waters sometimes mock us]
Composer: J. B. H.
Incipit: 16532 34567 12176
Notes: Public Domain.



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