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[Dear child, dear child, we cannot always know]

[Dear child, dear child, we cannot always know]

Composer: Ira O. Hoffman
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Composer: Ira O. Hoffman

Born: Circa 1867, Pennsylvania. Died: May 4, 1943, Cleveland, Ohio. Ira’s father was song writer Elisha Hoffman. His middle name was his mother’s maiden name. At age nine, he is said to have written the music for his father’s song "The Little Pilgrim;" as an adult, he was a composer, arranger, and music editor. His works include: Favorite Gospel Songs: A Tune Boo (music editor) (Jersey City, New Jersey: J. N. Davis, 1894) --www.hymntime.com/tch  Go to person page >

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Title: [Dear child, dear child, we cannot always know]
Composer: Ira O. Hoffman
Incipit: 53355 11213 32432
Copyright: Public Domain
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International Praise #93

International Praise #93
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