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Text:The Best that Heaven Possessed
Author:Robert L. Selle, D.D.
Tune:[God gave the best that heav'n possessed]
Composer:J. Arthur Reed

6. The Best that Heaven Possessed

Text Information
First Line: God gave the best that heav'n possessed
Title: The Best that Heaven Possessed
Author: Robert L. Selle, D.D.
Refrain First Line: God gave the best that heav'n possessed
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [God gave the best that heav'n possessed]
Composer: J. Arthur Reed
Incipit: 32312 17617 62176
Notes: Public Domain.



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