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Text:There once was a man as mean as could be
Author:Digby Hannah, 1949-
Tune:HELPING SONG
Adapter:Ellaine Downie, 1952-
Composer:Digby Hannah

748. There once was a man as mean as could be

Text Information
First Line: There once was a man as mean as could be
Author: Digby Hannah, 1949-
Refrain First Line: Well, Jesus helps meanies and goodies and baddies
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; Jesus Christ: Earthly life; Liberation (4 more...)
Copyright: © D. Hannah
Tune Information
Name: HELPING SONG
Composer: Digby Hannah
Adapter: Ellaine Downie, 1952-
Key: D Major
Copyright: © D. Hannah



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