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Heaven's Getting Nearer

Glory Hallelujah, I am on my way, To that holy city, land of perfect day

Author: Fred Woodruff (1947)
Tune: [Glory Hallelujah, I am on my way] (Woodruff)
Published in 4 hymnals


Author: Fred Woodruff

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Text Information

First Line: Glory Hallelujah, I am on my way, To that holy city, land of perfect day
Title: Heaven's Getting Nearer
Author: Fred Woodruff (1947)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Glory, 'twill be glory for me on that day
Copyright: © 1947, by Tennessee Music and Printing Co. in "Sing of Calvary"
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Timeline

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Instances

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)

Beautiful Light #d17

Beautiful Light #d17

Grace and Glory for Singing Schools and Conventions #d23

Grace and Glory for Singing Schools and Conventions #d23

Heavenly Sunlight #24

Heavenly Sunlight #24

Sing of Calvary #10

Sing of Calvary #10
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