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Dear Child, Farewell

Author: Mrs. Clint Shelton

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First Line: Before rejecting heaven's control
Title: Dear Child, Farewell
Author: Mrs. Clint Shelton
Language: English
Refrain First Line: 'Twill only be a little while until we reach the shore
Copyright: Public Domain

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