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Text:The Hope of the Poor
Author:Wendell Kimbrough
Author:Dan Wheeler
Tune:HOPE OF THE POOR
Composer:Wendell Kimbrough
Composer:Dan Wheeler

514. The Hope of the Poor

Text Information
First Line: The Lord is a home for all the oppressed in times of trouble and need
Title: The Hope of the Poor
Author: Wendell Kimbrough
Author: Dan Wheeler
Refrain First Line: The needy will not be forsaken, and the hope of the poor with not die
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: God as Judge; Providence of God; Persecution (2 more...)
Copyright: Copyright 2015 Joodlebug Music / Wendell Kimbrough Music
Tune Information
Name: HOPE OF THE POOR
Composer: Wendell Kimbrough
Composer: Dan Wheeler
Key: F Major
Copyright: Copyright 2015 Joodlebug Music / Wendell Kimbrough Music



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