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Text:Abiding
Author:Rev. E. H. Stokes, D.D.
Tune:[My soul for light and love had earnest longings]
Composer:Jno. R. Sweney

36. Abiding

Text Information
First Line: My soul for light and love had earnest longings
Title: Abiding
Author: Rev. E. H. Stokes, D.D.
Refrain First Line: I'm abiding, gracious Saviour
Language: English
Publication Date: 1895
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [My soul for light and love had earnest longings]
Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Incipit: 12334 33267 15123
Notes: Public Domain.



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