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The Prodigal's Return

Author: Eliza Sherman Hymnal: Rescue Songs #42 (1893) First Line: The way was long and dark and drear Refrain First Line: Oh, I've come home, ring out the strain Languages: English Tune Title: [The way was long and dark and drear]
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The Prodigal's Return

Author: Eliza Sherman Hymnal: The Banner of Victory #146 (1881) First Line: The way was long, and dark and drear Refrain First Line: Oh, I've come home, ring out the strain Languages: English Tune Title: [The way was long, and dark and drear]
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