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A Little While

A little while to gather flowers

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel
Tune: [A little while to gather flowers] (Gabriel)
Published in 7 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 A little while to gather flow’rs
That blossom in life's morning hours;
A little while to dream away
The glories of the bright spring day,
A little while, A little while.

2 A little while, and we may weep
O'er forms grown cold in death's last sleep;
A little while to pray and mourn
Where friends from love's strong arms are torn,—
A little while, A little while.

3 A little while to toil and strive
Where, mid the wheat, the tares may thrive;
A little while—and then shall I
Beneath the drooping willows lie—
A little while, A little while.

4 A little while, and we may meet
Where ransomed souls each other greet;
A little while, and angels fair,
With songs shall make us welcome there—
A little while, A little while.


Source: Rodeheaver's Gospel Solos and Duets #93

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Author: Chas. H. Gabriel

Pseudonyms: C. D. Emerson, Charlotte G. Homer, S. B. Jackson, A. W. Lawrence, Jennie Ree… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: A little while to gather flowers
Title: A Little While
Author: Chas. H. Gabriel
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)
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Gospel Songs for Men #91

Gospel Songs for Men #91

Lillenas' Solos and Duets (number one) #89

Lillenas' Solos and Duets (number one) #89
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Rodeheaver Collection for Male Voices #7

Rodeheaver Collection for Male Voices #7
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Rodeheaver's Gospel Solos and Duets #93

Rodeheaver's Gospel Solos and Duets #93
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Songs for Men #105

Songs for Men #105

Songs for Men #105

Songs for Men #105

The Revival Helper #27

The Revival Helper #27
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