Hold Thou My Hand

SACRED SONGWor"" ud Ibalc by

C. S. BRIGGSCOalpoM:f of .. So 1 can W.at," .. Becauee of You," .. Pic"",... I. t'" .......

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E' (b.-e,), F (...fl, Q (6.«)

Price 60 eeola.

With Violin Obbligato

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VOCAL DUETMeno-Soprano and Baritone in F

Soprano and Alto in G Soprano and Tenor in G

Price 60 Couto.

The 1J.~ Wood music C'?Boston. Condon.

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