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Text:Father, I Know That All My Life
Author:Anna L. Waring
Tune:SLINGSBY
Composer:John B. Dykes

412. Father, I Know That All My Life

Text Information
First Line: Father, I know that all my life Is portioned out for me
Title: Father, I Know That All My Life
Author: Anna L. Waring (1846)
Meter: 8. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2017
Scripture:
Tune Information
Name: SLINGSBY
Composer: John B. Dykes (1867)
Meter: 8. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6.
Key: E♭ Major



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