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65. A Friend Indeed

Text Information
First Line: As you go along the road, bending 'neath a heavy load
Title: A Friend Indeed
Author: N. P. G.
Refrain First Line: Jesus is a friend indeed
Language: English
Publication Date: 1951
Copyright: 1951, by Tennessee Music & Printing Co. in "Gospel Praise"
Tune Information
Name: [As you go along the road, bending 'neath a heavy load]
Composer: Rev. N. P. Gates
Incipit: 12332 31332 31611
Copyright: 1951, by Tennessee Music & Printing Co. in "Gospel Praise"



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