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He Is a Friend Indeed

Author: L. W. W. Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Once I was blind, I could not see the Saviour Refrain First Line: He's a friend indeed, a friend in time of need Used With Tune: [Once I was blind, I could not see the Saviour]

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[Once I was blind, I could not see the Saviour]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Rev. L. White Incipit: 55132 12165 11135 Used With Text: He Is a Friend Indeed

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He is a Friend Indeed

Author: L. W. Hymnal: The Best of All #269 (1910) First Line: Once I was blind, I could not see the Savior Refrain First Line: He's a friend indeed, a friend in time of need Lyrics: 1 Once I was blind, I could not see the Saviour, And, oh, how dark was all the world to me! Lonely and sad, I tho’t that I could never Find Him who died on Calvary for me. Refrain: He’s a friend indeed, a friend for time of need; Gracious and tender has Jesus been indeed; Oh! How He saves, and bears my many burdens! He’s the only Friend that sinners ever need. 2 Once I was lame, and could not follow Jesus; Wounded by sin, I fainted by the way; Christ, the Physician, healed my broken spirit; Now He sustains and leads me all the way. [Refrain] 3 Christ is my Lord, the wonderful Redeemer, Light of my soul, my Prophet, Priest and King; He is my all and I am His forever; Help me His praise forevermore to sing. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Once I was blind, I could not see the Savior]
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He is a Friend Indeed

Author: L. W. Hymnal: Priceless Pearls #18 (1904) First Line: Once I was blind, I could not see the Savior Refrain First Line: He's a friend indeed, a friend in time of need Languages: English Tune Title: [Once I was blind, I could not see the Savior]
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He Is a Friend Indeed

Author: L. W. Hymnal: Sowing and Reaping #35 (1889) First Line: Once I was blind, I could not see the Saviour Refrain First Line: He's a friend indeed, a friend in time of need Languages: English Tune Title: [Once I was blind, I could not see the Saviour]

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L. White

Person Name: Rev. L. W. Author of "He Is a Friend Indeed" in Gospel Trio of Sacred Song

L. W. White

Person Name: L. W. Author of "He is a Friend Indeed" in The Best of All
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