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I'll be myself again

The murderous cup no more I'll take

Author: Phoebe A. Hanaford
Published in 5 hymnals


Author: Phoebe A. Hanaford

Hanaford, Phoebe A., née Coffin, daughter of George F. Coffin, was born at Nantucket Island, May 6, 1829. Mrs. Hanaford is an Universalist, and one of their recognized ministers. Her hymn "Cast thy bread upon the waters" (Work and Wait), is in the Laudes Domini, N.Y., 1884, and other American collections. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)… Go to person page >

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First Line: The murderous cup no more I'll take
Title: I'll be myself again
Author: Phoebe A. Hanaford
Refrain First Line: I'll sign the temperance pledge
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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American Sunday School Hymn Book. 2nd ed. #a422

American Sunday School Hymn Book. 2nd ed. #a422
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American Sunday School Hymn Book. New ed. #aa422

American Sunday School Hymn Book. New ed. #aa422

Melodies for the Temperance Band #d121

Melodies for the Temperance Band #d121

Melodies for the Temperance Ship. 5th thousand #d81

Melodies for the Temperance Ship. 5th thousand #d81
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The American Sunday-School Hymn-Book #422

The American Sunday-School Hymn-Book #422
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