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Text:Song of the Friendly Helpers
Tune:[God, our loving Father]
Composer:Calvin W. Laufer

39. Song of the Friendly Helpers

1 God, our loving Father,
I'm glad as I can be
For the friendly milkman,
Who works so hard for me.

2 God, our loving Father,
I'm glad as I can be
For the busy farmer,
Who works so hard for me.

Text Information
First Line: God, our loving Father
Title: Song of the Friendly Helpers
Language: English
Publication Date: 1964
Topic: Praise, Thanksgiving, Worship
Source: Source unknown
Tune Information
Name: [God, our loving Father]
Composer: Calvin W. Laufer
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1928 by Elizabeth S. Whitehouse
Notes: Public Domain



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