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Text:Parting song
Tune:PARTING SONG
Composer:W. H. Doane

102a. Parting song

1 Brothers, clasp hands, the brief moments are flying;
Here upon earth but as pilgrims we dwell;
Gladly we met, yet me part without sighing,
Looking beyond the fraternal farewell.

Chorus:
In his dear name, the all loving, All seeing,
Hand clasp'd in hand for him brothers farewell.

Text Information
First Line: Brothers, clasp hands, the brief moments are flying
Title: Parting song
Refrain First Line: In his dear name, the all loving, All seeing
Publication Date: 1874
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: PARTING SONG
Composer: W. H. Doane
Meter: 11s and 10s
Key: D Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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