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Text:The Penitent's Plea
Author:Allen Wilson
Tune:[Jesus, Thou the Friend of sinners]
Composer:W. E. M. Hackleman

111. The Penitent's Plea

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, Thou the Friend of sinners
Title: The Penitent's Plea
Author: Allen Wilson
Refrain First Line: Save me, now, O Jesus, save me!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1902
Topic: Sing His Praise
Copyright: © 1897 by W. E. M. Hackleman
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [Jesus, Thou the Friend of sinners]
Composer: W. E. M. Hackleman
Copyright: © 1897 by W. E. M. Hackleman
Notes: Public Domain.



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