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40. It Was His Grace that Set Me Free

Text Information
First Line: Once the days were dark and drear for me
Title: It Was His Grace that Set Me Free
Author: A. J. Showalter
Refrain First Line: It was grace that brought me gladness evermore
Language: English
Publication Date: 1925
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Once the days were dark and drear for me]
Composer: W. Lee Higgins
Notes: Public Domain.



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