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When They All Come Back Again

Author: J. Calvin Bushey

James Calvin Bushey USA 1847-1929. Born in Arendtsville, PA, Bushey was a singing teacher who lived in Ohio during the latter 19th century. He compiled several music collections, including “The Chorus Class” (1879), “Sparkling Gems” (1880), “Choral Climax” (1886), and “Magneic Melodies” (1892), all published by the Music firm of Will L. Thompson. Bushey moved to Peoria,IL, late in life and died there. John Perry  Go to person page >

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First Line: O how sad to part with loved ones, Whom duty calls away
Title: When They All Come Back Again
Author: J. Calvin Bushey (1887)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: When they all come back again
Publication Date: 1887
Copyright: Public Domain
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Crowning Hymns No. 8 #0

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Spiritual Evangel #d116

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