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Pity the drunkard

Sad and lonely forth there wanders

Author: J. A. Ogsbury
Published in 2 hymnals


Author: J. A. Ogsbury

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Text Information

First Line: Sad and lonely forth there wanders
Title: Pity the drunkard
Author: J. A. Ogsbury
Refrain First Line: Who will pity, who will lead him
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 2 of 2)

Band of Hope Songs #d32

Temperance Songs, for Congregational Singing in Temperance Gatherings of All Varieties #d55

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