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Lord, Help Me to Hold Out

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Author: James Cleveland

b. Chicago, 5 Dec. 1932; d. Los Angeles, 9 Feb. 1991; American gospel singer, composer and pianist; he issued more than 50 albums, was awarded six gold records and two Grammy awards and established the Gospel Music Workshop of America in August 1968. From 1971 until his death he served as pastor of the Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church, Los Angeles Go to person page >

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First Line: Lord, help me to hold out
Title: Lord, Help Me to Hold Out
Author: James Cleveland
Language: English
Copyright: © 1974, Planemar Music Co.
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Instances

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

African American Heritage Hymnal #446

African American Heritage Hymnal #446

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #568

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #568

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #169

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #169

Songs of Zion #194

Songs of Zion #194

Total Praise #456

Total Praise #456
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