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Text:Close to Thee
Author:Mrs. R. P.
Tune:[When I am lonely, downcast and blue]
Composer:Mrs. Rena Presley

1a. Close to Thee

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Text Information
First Line: When I am lonely, downcast and blue
Title: Close to Thee
Author: Mrs. R. P.
Refrain First Line: O Jesus I need Thee ev'rywhere I go
Language: English
Publication Date: 1948
Copyright: Copyright, 1948, by Stamps-Baxter Music & Printing Co. in "Silver Tones"
Tune Information
Name: [When I am lonely, downcast and blue]
Composer: Mrs. Rena Presley
Copyright: Copyright, 1948, by Stamps-Baxter Music & Printing Co. in "Silver Tones"



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