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436. All May Seem Vain

Text Information
First Line: All may seem vain, but we are forever (Alles ist eitel, Du aber bleibst)
Title: All May Seem Vain
German Title: Alles ist eitel
Author (stanza 1): Gerhard Fritzsche
Author (stanza 2): Juliane Klein
Eng. tr.: CSPS
Language: English; German
Publication Date: 2017
Scripture: ; ;
Copyright: © Möseler Verlag, Wolfenbuttel
Tune Information
Name: [All may seem vain, but we are forever]
Composer: Theophil Rothenberg
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: © Möseler Verlag, Wolfenbuttel



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