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Wherefore burn poor and lonely as one needy (Warum einzien berlodern im dürftigen Brand?)

Wherefore burn poor and lonely as one needy (Warum einzien berlodern im dürftigen Brand?)

Author: Otto Salomon
Tune: [Wherefore burn poor and lonely as one needy brand?]
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Author: Otto Salomon

Salomon, Otto. (Frankfort-am-Main, Germany, 1889--1971). Stayed at the Sannerz Bruderhof community in 1920 and 1921, helped in publishing work there under Eberhard Arnold's direction. Wrote his songs during his short stay there. Later wrote books under the name of Otto Bruder. --Marlys Swinger, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line: Wherefore burn poor and lonely as one needy (Warum einzien berlodern im dürftigen Brand?)
German Title: Warum einzien berlodern im dürftigen Brand?
Author: Otto Salomon
Language: English; German
Copyright: © Otto Salomon; Tr. © Plough Publishing House

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