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57. Take My Hand, Precious Lord

Text Information
First Line: When my way groweth dear
Title: Take My Hand, Precious Lord
Author: T. A. D.
Refrain First Line: Precious Lord, take my hand
Language: English
Publication Date: 1952
Copyright: © 1939 by Stamps Baxter Music and Printing Co., in "Favorite Radio Songs, No. 2" Thos. A. Dorsey, owner
ONE LICENSE: 59543
Tune Information
Name: [When my way groweth dear]
Composer: Thomas A. Dorsey
Copyright: © 1939 by Stamps Baxter Music and Printing Co., in "Favorite Radio Songs, No. 2" Thos. A. Dorsey, owner



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