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Wither thou goest, I will go.
Wherever thou lodgest, I will lodge.
Thy people shall be my people,
My Love, wither thou goest, I will go.

For as in that story long ago,
The same sweet story now is sung.
Thy people shall be my people
My Love, wither thou goest, I will go.

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teara11 On Feb 19, 2007

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Cover art for Wither Thou Goest lyrics by Mahalia Jackson

by teara11

19y ago

This is taken almost directly from the book of Ruth. It has been changed a little to reflect love between a man and a woman rather than between a mother and daughter(in-law).

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