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Rest in Heaven

How often I am weary, How often sad and dreary

Author: J. Q. A. Houston
Tune: [How often am I weary]
Published in 15 hymnals

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Author: J. Q. A. Houston

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Text Information

First Line: How often I am weary, How often sad and dreary
Title: Rest in Heaven
Author: J. Q. A. Houston
Language: English
Refrain First Line: When this poor body lies mouldering
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 15 of 15)

A Prayer Meeting and Revival Hymn Book . 27th ed. #d192

A Prayer Meeting and Revival Hymn Book . 27th ed. #d192

Compilation of Hymns for the Use of the Churches of the Christian Union #d307

Compilation of Hymns for the Use of the Churches of the Christian Union #d307
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Cottage Melodies; a hymn and tune book, for prayer and social meetings and the home circle #561

Cottage Melodies; a hymn and tune book, for prayer and social meetings and the home circle #561
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Devotional Melodies; or, a collection of original and selected tunes and hymns, designed for congregational and social worship. (3rd ed.) #167

Devotional Melodies; or, a collection of original and selected tunes and hymns, designed for congregational and social worship. (3rd ed.) #167
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Devotional Melodies #167

Devotional Melodies #167
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Hallowed Songs #318

Hallowed Songs #318
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Joy Bells #99

Joy Bells #99
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New Joy Bells #99

New Joy Bells #99
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Pilgrim's Songs #36

Pilgrim's Songs #36
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Sacred Melodies for Social Worship #449

Sacred Melodies for Social Worship #449

The American Hymn and Tune Book #d292

The American Hymn and Tune Book #d292
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The Christian Harp and Sabbath School Songster #55

The Christian Harp and Sabbath School Songster #55
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The New Song #120

The New Song #120
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The Revivalist #39

The Revivalist #39

Two Hundred and Fifty-two Familiar Hymns #d74

Two Hundred and Fifty-two Familiar Hymns #d74
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