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Fair as a Lily

Representative Text

1 All along the hedgerows, nodding in the sun,
Come the little flow'rs, one by one;
In our path we meet them, And their modest grace
Lends joy and charm to ev'ry place.

Chorus:
Fair as a lily, joyous and free,
True as the wild flowers we should be!
Speaking words of comfort,
Singing ev'ry hour,
Just like the pretty, sweet wild flow'r.

2 Buttercups and daisies, dandelions too,
Smiling in the morning, wet with dew!
Oh, the wondrous beauty of these blossoms fair,
Which tell us of God's tender care! [Chorus]

Source: Junior Songs: a collection of sacred hymns and songs; for use in meetings of junior societies, Sunday Schools, etc. #141

Author: William Lesley Mason

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Text Information

First Line: All along the hedgerows, nodding in the sun
Title: Fair as a Lily
Author: William Lesley Mason
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Fair as a lily, joyous and free
Copyright: Public Domain

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