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81. When We See Christ

Text Information
First Line: Ofttimes the day seems long, our trials hard to bear
Title: When We See Christ
Author: Esther Kerr Rusthoi
Refrain First Line: It will be worth it all
Publication Date: 1989
Topic: Consolation; Second Coming
Copyright: © Copyright 1941. Renewal 1969 by Howard Rusthoi. Assigned to Singspiration, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Tune Information
Name: [Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear]
Composer: Esther Kerr Rusthoi
Key: D♭ Major
Copyright: © Copyright 1941. Renewal 1969 by Howard Rusthoi. Assigned to Singspiration, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.



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