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829. For the joys and for the sorrows (For this I have Jesus)

Text Information
First Line: For the joys and for the sorrows
Title: For the joys and for the sorrows (For this I have Jesus)
Author: Graham Kendrick
Refrain First Line: For this I have Jesus
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: The Godhead: Jesus - God the Son; Living the Christian Life: Faith and Trust in God; Living the Christian Life: Comfort, Strength and Security (1 more...)
Copyright: © 1994 Make Way Music
ONE LICENSE: 1081278
Tune Information
Name: [For the joys and for the sorrows]
Composer: Graham Kendrick
Key: E Major
Copyright: © 1994 Make Way Music



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