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Jesus, Gentle Savior

Jesus, gentle Savior, Hear our earnest prayer

Author: Julia A. Mathews
Tune: FULSTOW
Published in 5 hymnals


Author: Julia A. Mathews

[Julia A. Mathews] 19th Century We have little data on this author. Possibly she was related to Timothy R. Matthews, who wrote music for one of her songs. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/t/mathews_ja.htm Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Jesus, gentle Savior, Hear our earnest prayer
Title: Jesus, Gentle Savior
Author: Julia A. Mathews
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Lead us, lead us
Copyright: Public Domain

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Royal Diadem #d60

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Sacred Songs for Little Singers #3

Selected Songs #d54

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Songs for Little Folks #32

The Dominion Hymnal #190

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