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I Will Seek the Lord Today

Author: E. A. Barnes

Edward Albert Barnes, born January 24 1842. He was a life long resident of Chicago and a prolifich hymn writer, and active in the American Temperance Movement. Dianne Shapiro, from http://mms.newberry.org/html/BarnesE.html Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Like the prodigal of old
Title: I Will Seek the Lord Today
Author: E. A. Barnes
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Yes today, yes today
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gates Ajar #32

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Gathered Jewels No. 2 #119

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Gospel Trio of Sacred Song #94

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The Epworth Hymnal No. 2 #137

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