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Think of a world without any flowers

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Source: Ancient and Modern: hymns and songs for refreshing worship #552

Author: Doreen E. Newport

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First Line: Think of a world without any flowers
Author: Doreen E. Newport
Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain
Language: English
Copyright: © 1969 Stainer & Bell Ltd. (Admin. Hope Publishing Co.)

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Ancient and Modern #552

Anglican Hymns Old and New (Rev. and Enl.) #753

Church Family Worship #276

Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition #50

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Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #155

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Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #900

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Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #155

Singing the Faith #92

The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #35

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