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Scatter Bright Smiles

Author: George W. Lyon

George Washington Lyon, born August 12, 1838 in DeKalb County, Georgia, was a musician, composer and music publisher and teacher; He died April 8, 1903 in Atlanta, Georgia. Dianne Shapiro, from Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14155468/george-washington-lyon) and obituary, Atlantic Constitution, April 9, 1903 (https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/34121111/) (accessed 7/5/2018) Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Scatter bright smiles all around you
Title: Scatter Bright Smiles
Author: George W. Lyon
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Then scatter bright smiles
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

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Christian Hymns #171

Christian Work-songs #d161

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Gospel Hymn Selections for Male Voices #93

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Gospel Songs Number Three #202

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Hymns New and Old, Revised #63

Hymns of Calvary, a Choice Collection of Old and New Century Hymns and Songs #d186

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Lasting Hymns No. 2 #203

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Pure Songs for Sunday-Schools #118

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Songs of the Pentecost for the Forward Gospel Movement #162

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Sun-Shine Songs #100

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The Gospel Song Sheaf #96

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The Joy Bells of Heaven #84

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The New Gospel Song Book #30

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