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O what a world this might be

Representative Text

1 Oh, what a world this might be,
More blest than e'er before.
Come learn and 'twill requite thee,
To love each other more.
Let love's sweet spirit guide us,
And learn whate'er betide us,
To love our brother man,
To love our brother man.

2 Then angel guests will brighten,
The threshold, with their wings,
And love divine enlighten,
The old forgotten springs.
Oh! what a world of beauty,
If man but did his duty,
And loved his brother man,
And loved his brother man.

Source: The Morning Stars Sang Together: a book of religious songs for Sunday schools and the home circle #20

Author: Charles Swain

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Text Information

First Line: O what a world this might be
Author: Charles Swain
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 11 of 11)
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A Book of Song and Service #99

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Hymn, Tune, and Service Book for Sunday Schools #140

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Hymns for Heart and Voice (2nd ed.) #300

Jubilate Deo #363

Sabbath School Trumpet #d64

Songs of Joy #d82

Songs of Work and Worship #d86

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The Morning Stars Sang Together #20

The Sabbath School Melodist #d60

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Unity Services and Songs #82

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Year of Worship for Sunday Schools and Homes #159

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