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[The moments are flying, the daylight is dying]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: S. W. Straub Incipit: 12333 32122 22171 Used With Text: A Better Time's Coming

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A Better Time's Coming

Author: Eugene J. Hall Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The moments are flying, the daylight is dying Refrain First Line: Toil on ere day be gone Used With Tune: [The moments are flying, the daylight is dying]

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A Better Time's Coming

Author: Eugene J. Hall Hymnal: Bright Light #196 (1893) First Line: The moments are flying, the daylight is dying Refrain First Line: Toil on ere day be gone Languages: English Tune Title: [The moments are flying, the daylight is dying]
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A Better Time's Coming

Author: Eugene J. Hall Hymnal: Living Fountain #64 (1884) First Line: The moments are flying, the daylight is dying Refrain First Line: Toil on ere day be gone Languages: English Tune Title: [The moments are flying, the daylight is dying]

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S. W. Straub

1842 - 1899 Composer of "[The moments are flying, the daylight is dying]" in Bright Light Solomon.W Straub Solomon was the brother of Maria Straub. His father Joseph was a farmer. His parents, who were of German descent. From Hymnary user, via email

Eugene J. Hall

1845 - 1932 Author of "A Better Time's Coming" in Bright Light
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