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Text:The Sand of Time Is Running Out
Author:B.E.S.
Tune:[Time is closing in on us each day]
Composer:Broadus E. Smith

189. The Sand of Time Is Running Out

Text Information
First Line: Time is closing in on us each day
Title: The Sand of Time Is Running Out
Author: B.E.S.
Publication Date: 1985
Copyright: Copyright 1978 by Broadus E. Smith
Notes: "From message by V. W. Hayhurst"
Tune Information
Name: [Time is closing in on us each day]
Composer: Broadus E. Smith
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright 1978 by Broadus E. Smith



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