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How can we know how long you wait

How can we know how long you wait

Author: Edith Sinclair Downing
Tune: DOWNING (Bell)
ONE LICENSE: 89837
Published in 2 hymnals


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Author: Edith Sinclair Downing

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First Line: How can we know how long you wait
Author: Edith Sinclair Downing
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Publication Date: 2005
Copyright: © 1978 Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

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Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #723

Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #723

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