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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


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

Timeline

Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 15 of 15)

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

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Devotional Melodies #167

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Hallowed Songs #318

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Joy Bells #99

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New Joy Bells #99

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Pilgrim's Songs #36

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Sacred Melodies for Social Worship #449

The American Hymn and Tune Book #d292

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The Christian Harp and Sabbath School Songster #55

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The New Song #120

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The Revivalist #39

Two Hundred and Fifty-two Familiar Hymns #d74

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