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Text:After the Life-Paths
Author:Jennie Bain Wilson
Tune:[After the life-paths we're treading]
Composer:Anthony Showalter, 1858-1924
Media:MIDI file

45. After the Life-Paths

1. After the life-paths we’re treading
End upon time’s solemn shore,
There will be light at the river
While the redeemed ones pass o’er.

Refrain:
There will be light at the river,
There will be light at the river,
There will be light at the river,
While the redeemed ones pass o’er.

2. There will be light for the spirits
Who thro’ deep shadows have come—
Fadeless light shining glad welcome
Out from the windows of home. [Refrain]

3. There will be light for the weary
Who thro’ sore trials have passed—
Radiant light as they enter,
Peace that for ever shall last. [Refrain]

4. There will be light for the faithful,
Whate’er the way they have trod—
Glorious light sent to guide them
Safe to the city of God. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: After the life-paths we're treading
Title: After the Life-Paths
Author: Jennie Bain Wilson
Refrain First Line: There will be light at the river
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [After the life-paths we're treading]
Composer: Anthony Showalter, 1858-1924
Incipit: 54653 11775 72671
Key: C Major
Copyright: Public Domain



Media
MIDI file: MIDI File
(Cyber Hymnal)
XML score: XML score
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