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When the Pearly Gates Swing Wide for Me

Author: Fred Woodruff

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First Line: When my Savior comes from glory I will fly away to meet Him
Title: When the Pearly Gates Swing Wide for Me
Author: Fred Woodruff (1949)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Yes, I have an invitation yonder where I'll shout the story
Publication Date: 1949
Copyright: © 1949, by Stamps Quartet Music Co., Inc. in "Beacon Light"

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Beacon Light #11

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