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When Billows Roll

When billows dark around me roll, Dear Savior, be my souls retreat

Author: G. W. Lyon
Tune: [When billows dark around me roll] (Christie)
Published in 1 hymnal

Author: G. W. Lyon

George Washington Lyon, born August 12, 1838 in DeKalb County, Georgia, was a musician, composer and music publisher and teacher; He died April 8, 1903 in Atlanta, Georgia. Dianne Shapiro, from Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14155468/george-washington-lyon) and obituary, Atlantic Constitution, April 9, 1903 (https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/34121111/) (accessed 7/5/2018) Go to person page >

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First Line: When billows dark around me roll, Dear Savior, be my souls retreat
Title: When Billows Roll
Author: G. W. Lyon
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Hark, it is I, be not afraid
Publication Date: 1906
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Christian Church Hymnal #106

The Christian Church Hymnal #106
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