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Soon I Shall Know

Author: Charles J. Butler

Charles J Butler USA 1860- Butler, a Methodist, speaks of a voyage he took from his home, Camden, NJ, as a bachelor, to Britain around 1894, stating he roamed around the British Isles for 14 months through Scotland, Ireland, Britain, and Paris, dealing with ship stewards, street urchins, and visiting famous sights. He wrote about his trip in 1901. He later resided in Philadephia and was a salesman and musician. He wrote “Heart Melodies #3” with Charles Bentley (1897). He is possibly the listed secretary of the YMCA in Philadelphia in 1920. John Perry  Go to person page >

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First Line: I do not know why trials severe
Title: Soon I Shall Know
Author: Charles J. Butler
Language: English
Refrain First Line: But I shall know, shall know some day
Copyright: Public Domain
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Gospel Song-Gems No.1 #103

Gospel Song-Gems No.1 #103
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Heart Cheering Songs #8

Heart Cheering Songs #8
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Heart Melodies No. 3 #9

Heart Melodies No. 3 #9
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Rose of Sharon Hymns #705

Rose of Sharon Hymns #705
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Songs of Love and Praise No. 5 #78

Songs of Love and Praise No. 5 #78
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