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535. As Jacob with Travel Was Weary

Text Information
First Line: As Jacob with travel was weary one day
Title: As Jacob with Travel Was Weary
Refrain First Line: Alleluia to Jesus, who died on the tree
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1998
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Jacob; Pilgrimage; Trust
Source: English trad., 18th cent.
Tune Information
Name: JACOB'S LADDER
Arranger: Gerald H. Knight, 1908-1979
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Key: F Major
Source: English trad.
Copyright: Arr. © 1971 Walton Music Corporations



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