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What An Awful Day

Author: John A. McClung

John Alexander McClung, born in Oklahoma, died in Texas. Gospel song writer and quartet singer. - Garrett Herndon, from findagrave.com, accessed 7/3/2025 Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: When the stars begin to fall, and the moon begins to bleed
Title: What An Awful Day
Author: John A. McClung
Language: English
Refrain First Line: What an awful day 'twill be
Publication Date: 1940
Copyright: This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1940.

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Convention Favorites #131

Crowns of Glory, a Book of Gospel Songs #d131

Gospel Hit Parade #d147

Redeeming Grace #0

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