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298. This World Is A Wilderness Wide

Text Information
First Line: This world is a wilderness wide
Title: This World Is A Wilderness Wide
Author: John N. Darby (1800-1882)
Meter: 8.8.8.8.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Tune Information
Name: DAVID
Composer: George F. Handel (1685-1759)
Meter: 8.8.8.8.
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: DAVID: #142, Lord Jesus, To Tell Of Thy Love; #318, We'll Sing Of The Shepherd That Died



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