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Build Upon the Rock of Ages

Build upon the Rock of Ages, For the dark and gloomy day

Author: Harry Schwing (1891)
Published in 2 hymnals


Author: Harry Schwing

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First Line: Build upon the Rock of Ages, For the dark and gloomy day
Title: Build Upon the Rock of Ages
Author: Harry Schwing (1891)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Jesus is the sure foundation
Copyright: Public Domain

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Joy Bells #58

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The Emory Hymnal No. 2 #140

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