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116. The Books Will All Be Opened

Text Information
First Line: You are writing your own book of life
Title: The Books Will All Be Opened
Author: Chas. M. Fillmore
Refrain First Line: Oh! the books will be opened, my brother
Language: English
Publication Date: 1902
Topic: Sing His Praise
Copyright: © 1898 by W. E. M. Hackleman
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [You are writing your own book of life]
Composer: Chas. M. Fillmore
Copyright: © 1898 by W. E. M. Hackleman
Notes: Public Domain.



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