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Words of Heartfelt Prayer

Author: F. M. D. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: I have a friend to whom I go Refrain First Line: O Jesus, at thy throne of grace Used With Tune: [I have a friend to whom I go]
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[I have a friend to whom I go]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Frank M. Davis Incipit: 51235 61431 11171 Used With Text: Words of Heartfelt Prayer
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Words of Heartfelt Prayer

Author: F. M. D. Hymnal: Songs of Love and Praise No. 5 #202 (1898) First Line: I have a friend to whom I go Refrain First Line: O Jesus, at thy throne of grace Languages: English Tune Title: [I have a friend to whom I go]
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Words of Heartfelt Prayer

Author: F. M. D. Hymnal: Celestial Songs #240 (1921) First Line: I have a Friend to whom I go Refrain First Line: O Jesus, at thy throne of grace Languages: English Tune Title: [I have a Friend to whom I go]
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O Jesus at thy throne of grace

Author: Frank M. Davis Hymnal: Bright Gems #d53 (1887) First Line: I have a friend to whom I go
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Frank M. Davis

1839 - 1896 Author of "Words of Heartfelt Prayer" Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry
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