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Text:Light of the World, How Long the Quest
Author:E. M. Poteat, 1892-
Tune:QUEST
Composer:Edwin McNeill Poteat, 1892-

320. Light of the World, How Long the Quest

Text Information
First Line: Light of the world, how long the quest
Title: Light of the World, How Long the Quest
Author: E. M. Poteat, 1892-
Language: English
Publication Date: 1941
Topic: Aspiration and Vision
Copyright: Used by permission of the composer, Edwin McNeill Poteat.
Notes: In moderate time
Tune Information
Name: QUEST
Composer: Edwin McNeill Poteat, 1892-
Meter: L.M.
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Used by permission of Edwin McNeill Poteat.



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