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449. Why should I feel discouraged, Why should the shadows come

Text Information
First Line: Why should I feel discouraged, Why should the shadows come
Author: Civilla D. Martin (1905)
Refrain First Line: His eye is on the sparrow
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.7.7 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2019
Topic: Comfort; Jesus: Friend; Jesus: Guide and Leader
Tune Information
Name: SPARROW
Composer: Charles H. Gabriel (1905)
Arranger: Horace Boyer (1935- ) (alt.)
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.7.7 with refrain
Key: Dā™­ Major



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