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So fly our months and years

So fly our months and years

Tune: THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR
Published in 1 hymnal

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So fly our months and years,
Thus roll the seasons on,
Till death the curtain drop,
And life's gay scene is done.

O let each moment then
be precious in our eyes,
And let our actions show
that we are truly wise.

Harmonia Americana, 1791

Text Information

First Line: So fly our months and years
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Media

Harmonia Americana: containing a concise introduction to the grounds of music; with a variety of airs, suitable fore divine worship and the use of musical societies; consisting of three and four parts #56
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Harmonia Americana #56

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