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Text:The Prodigal Son
Author:T. O. Chisholm
Tune:[Out in the wilderness wild and drear]
Composer:Geo. C. Stebbins

2. The Prodigal Son

Text Information
First Line: Out in the wilderness wild and drear
Title: The Prodigal Son
Author: T. O. Chisholm
Refrain First Line: Back to my Father and home
Publication Date: 1919
Topic: Aspiration; Evangelism; Invitation (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: [Out in the wilderness wild and drear]
Composer: Geo. C. Stebbins



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