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Bread On the Waters

Cast thy bread upon the waters, This the saying of our Lord

Author: M. H. McKee (1942)
Tune: [Cast thy bread upon the waters] (McKee)
Published in 1 hymnal


Author: M. H. McKee

Martin Hall McKee, known as Mark, born in Texas, died in Texas Dianne Shapiro, from Find a Grave website (accessed 6/20/2022) Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Cast thy bread upon the waters, This the saying of our Lord
Title: Bread On the Waters
Author: M. H. McKee (1942)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Bread on the waters
Publication Date: 1942
Copyright: © 1942, by Stamps-Baxter Music & Ptg. Co., in "Super Specials No. 5"

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Super Specials No. 5 #19

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