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When We See Christ

Author: Esther Kerr Rusthoi, 1909-1962 Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: Oft-times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear Refrain First Line: It will be worth it all when we see Jesus Topics: Comfort; Second Coming Used With Tune: [Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear]
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[Oft-times the day seems long]

Appears in 19 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Esther K. Rusthoi Tune Key: D Flat Major Incipit: 13344 53114 43552 Used With Text: When We See Christ
[Oft-times the day seems long]

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When We See Christ

Author: E. K. R. Hymnal: Treble Trios No. 3 #31 (1952) First Line: Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear Refrain First Line: It will be worth it all when we see Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear]
When We See Christ

When We See Christ

Author: E. K. R. Hymnal: 50 Sacred Favorites #39 (1972) First Line: Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear Refrain First Line: It will be worth it all when we see Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear]
When We See Christ

When We See Christ

Author: E. K. R. Hymnal: Melodies of Praise #59 (1957) First Line: Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear Refrain First Line: It will be worth it all when we see Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear]
When We See Christ

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Esther Kerr Rusthoi

1909 - 1962 Person Name: Esther Kerr Rusthoi, 1909-1962 Author of "When We See Christ" in Revival Hymns and Choruses
Esther Kerr Rusthoi
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