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When the Swallows Homeward Fly

Author: Carl Herlossohn

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Text Information

First Line: When the swallows homeward fly
Title: When the Swallows Homeward Fly
German Title: Wenn die Schwalben heimwärts zieh'n
Author: Carl Herlossohn
Language: English
Refrain First Line: In these words my bleeding heart
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Assembly Hymn and Song Collection #157

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The Chapel Hymnal #S41

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The Male Chorus No. 1 #116

Treasure Songs for Schools and Churches #d257

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