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955. Standing at the portal

Text Information
First Line: Standing at the portal
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-79
Refrain First Line: Onward, then, and fear not
Meter: 6.5.6.5. D. and refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1933
Topic: Times and Seasons: Opening and Closing of the Year
Tune Information
Name: FYLDE
Composer: J. T. Lightwood, 1856-1944
Meter: 6.5.6.5. D. and refrain
Key: F Major
Copyright: © 1908, Methodist Conference
Notes: Now Public Domain



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