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[I'm but a stranger here] (Hull)

[I'm but a stranger here] (Hull)

Composer: Asa Hull
Published in 3 hymnals


Composer: Asa Hull

Asa Hull USA 1828-1907. Born in Keene, NY, he became a music publisher in New York City. He married Emma F Atherton, and they had a daughter, Harriett. He wrote many tunes and authored temperance rallying songs. He published 33 works, of which 21 were songbooks, between 1863-1895. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [I'm but a stranger here] (Hull)
Composer: Asa Hull
Incipit: 53456 51765 53456
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

I'm But a Stranger Here

I'm but a stranger here,
Heaven is my home;
Earth is a desert drear;
Heaven is my home:
Danger and sorrow stand
Round me on every hand;
Heaven is my fatherland,
Heaven is my home.

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Instances

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Sacred Songs #49

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The Gem of Gems #85

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Young Men's Christian Association Hymn and Tune Book #147

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