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Let us be happy, and let us be gay

Let us be happy, and let us be gay

Author: I. P. Williams
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: I. P. Williams

Williams, I. P. This name is given in W. B. Bradbury's Oriola, 1860, No. 288, as the author of "Another year has passed away" (Old Year). In the Methodist Sunday School Hymn Book, 1879, the Sunday School Hymnary, 1905, and others. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)  Go to person page >

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First Line: Let us be happy, and let us be gay
Author: I. P. Williams
Refrain First Line: Come, let us sing praise to our King
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Hymns and Songs for Children's Worship, Together with Selections for Anniversary and Festive Occasions #62

Hymns and Songs for Children's Worship, Together with Selections for Anniversary and Festive Occasions #62
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The Altar, a Service Book for Sunday Schools (New and Enl. Ed.) #167

The Altar, a Service Book for Sunday Schools (New and Enl. Ed.) #167

The Anniversary and Sunday School Music Book Nos. 1 and 2 with additions #d31

The Anniversary and Sunday School Music Book Nos. 1 and 2 with additions #d31
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The Sabbath School Bell #5

The Sabbath School Bell #5

The Westminster Collection of Sabbath School Hymns and Tunes #d66

The Westminster Collection of Sabbath School Hymns and Tunes #d66
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