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The Iconic Funeral Hymn “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”

Written in 1907 and made famous by The Carter Family in 1935, this iconic song has a simple message

In 1907, Ada R. Habershon, an English Christian hymnist, and Charles H. Gabriel, who is said to have written or composed up to 8,000 gospel songs, wrote a Christian tune called “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” The original lyrics are clearly … Continue reading

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