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Text:Jesus, friend so kind and gentle
Author:Philip E. Gregory, 1886-
Tune:ROUSSEAU
Composer:J. J. Rousseau, 1712-1778

519. Jesus, friend so kind and gentle

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, friend so kind and gentle
Title: Jesus, friend so kind and gentle
Author: Philip E. Gregory, 1886- (alt.)
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Compassion; Jesus Christ: Friend; Sacraments and Ordinances: Baptism
Copyright: © The estate of Philip E.Gregory
Tune Information
Name: ROUSSEAU
Composer: J. J. Rousseau, 1712-1778
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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