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There's No Light in the Window

There's no light in the window for me, mother

Author: Julia P. Ballard
Published in 1 hymnal


Author: Julia P. Ballard

Ballard, Julia P. Also known in writings as "Kruna." Wife of Congregational minister of Easton, Pennsylvania (1880's), Dr. A. Ballard, professor at Lafayette College. Fort Street Church, Detroit, Michigan, 1866-1872; Stonington, Connecticut, 1878. Edited book of poetry, The Scarlet Oak. --Smith, Eva M. (1888). Woman in sacred song; a library of hymns, religious poems and sacred music by woman. Containing selections from the writings of more than seven hundred authors including musical productions of upward of fifty composers, also short biographical sketches of many of the writers. A reference book for the library and in the home. Chicago: Standard. DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line: There's no light in the window for me, mother
Title: There's No Light in the Window
Author: Julia P. Ballard
Language: English
Refrain First Line: No mansion is waiting for me
Publication Date: 1867
Copyright: Public Domain
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