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The Penitent's Prayer

Author: J. G. Parsons

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Text Information

First Line: Direct me, Lord, lest I should stray
Title: The Penitent's Prayer
Author: J. G. Parsons
Language: English
Refrain First Line: In pity, Lord, look down on me
Copyright: Public Domain

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