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Text:I Refused to be Comforted Easily
Author:John L. Bell, b. 1949
Tune:DE JAREN
Composer:John L. Bell, b. 1949

77B. I Refused to be Comforted Easily

Text Information
First Line: In complete desperation
Title: I Refused to be Comforted Easily
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949
Refrain First Line: I refused to be comforted easily
Meter: 7.7.9.7.7.9.11.9.11.9
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Affliction; Biblical Names and Places: Aaron; Biblical Names and Places: Jacob (22 more...)
Copyright: © 2011 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent
ONE LICENSE: 90530
Tune Information
Name: DE JAREN
Composer: John L. Bell, b. 1949
Meter: 7.7.9.7.7.9.11.9.11.9
Key: c minor
Copyright: © 2011 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent
Notes: This song could effectively be sung in a blues style, with a soloist on the stanzas and all singing the refrain.



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