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They Shall Come from the East

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Author: John Gowans

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Text Information

First Line: They shall come from the east
Title: They Shall Come from the East
Author: John Gowans
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Copyright: © 1978 Salvationist Publishing and Supplies, admin. by Copycare

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