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1. When we hear the music ring - ing, In the bright ce-les- tial dome; When sweet an-gel 2. When the holy angels meet us, As we go to join their band; Shall we know the 9:64

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Where the spirit knows no care? In that land of light and glo-ry, Shall we know each other there? On us as in days of yore? Shall we feel their dear arms twining Fondly round us as before?

THOUGHTS OF HEAVEN.

DUET, First time.

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1. There's not a bright and beaming smile, Which in this world I see, But turns my heart to 2. Though often here my soul is sad, And falls the silent tear, There is a world where

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CHO. A bliss-ful clime by faith I see, Where partings never come; And endless a - ges Repeat Full Chorus.

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as they roll, Will find us all at home. THE SPIRIT LAND

3.

Yes, my earth-worn soul rejoices,
And my weary heart grows light,
For the thrilling angel voices,
And the angel faces bright,

That shall welcome us in heaven,
Are the loved of long ago;
And to them 'tis kindly given

Thus their mortal friends to know.

3.

I never clasp a friendly hand

In greeting or farewell,
But thoughts of my eternal home
Within my bosom swell. Chorus.

A prayer to meet in heaven at last,
No thoughts of parting come,
But never ending ages still

Shall find us all at home. Chorus.

Concluded.

4.

O, ye weary, sad, and toss'd ones,
Droop not, faint not by the way;
Ye shall join the lov'd and lost ones
In the land of perfect day!
Harp-strings touched by angel fingers,
Murmured in my raptured ear,
Evermore their sweet song lingers,

"We shall know each other there!"

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FADING, STILL FADING.

DUET. Moderato.

1. Fading, still fading, the last beam is shining; Father in heaven, the 2. Father in heaven, O hear when we call; Hear for Christ's sake who is

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FADING, STILL FADING. (Concluded.)

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CHORUS.

Shield me from danger and save me from crime. Father, have mercy, Father, have Wake in thy arms when the morning returns. Father, have mercy, Father, have

mercy, Father, have mercy, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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Father, hear us, when we pray;
Look in mercy from above;
Turn not, Lord, thy face away;
Hear, and grant thy pard'ning love.
Turn not, Lord, thy face away;

Hear, and grant thy pard'ning love. Father, hear us, Father, hear us,

Hear and grant thy pard'ning love.

4.

In the name of Christ we come,
Asking grace and seeking peace;
Raise our hearts to heaven, our home,
And from worldly cares release.
Raise our hearts to heaven, our home.
And from worldly cares release.
Father, hear us, Father, hear us,

Hear, and grant thy pard'ning love. Amer

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