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Only What You Do for Christ Will Last

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You may build great cathedrals large or small

Author: Raymond Rasberry
Tune: LASTING TREASURES
Published in 4 hymnals

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Author: Raymond Rasberry

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First Line:	You may build great cathedrals large or small
Title:	Only What You Do for Christ Will Last
Author:	Raymond Rasberry
Meter:	10.10.10.10 with refrain
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Remember only what you do for Christ will last
Copyright:	© 1963, (renewed) Pronto Music and Simco Music Co., Inc

Matthew 6:19-20
(hymns)

Tune

LASTING TREASURES

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Instances

Instances (1 - 3 of 3)

African American Heritage Hymnal #548

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #531

Total Praise #559

Include 1 pre-1979 instance

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