74. The Song of the Friendly Helpers

1 God, our loving Father,
I'm glad as I can be
For the friendly milkman,
Who works so hard for me.

2 God, our loving Father,
I'm glad as I can be
For the busy farmer,
Who works so hard for me.

Text Information
First Line: God, our loving Father
Title: The Song of the Friendly Helpers
Language: English
Publication Date: 1957
Topic: Songs Suitable for Nursery; Songs Suitable for Kindergarten; Songs Suitable for Primary (2 more...)
Source: Unknown
Notes: The children and teachers may add other stanzas as they please. Such phrases as "For my loving mother," "For the smiling postman," "For the kind policeman," "For the jolly grocer," may be added as the children themselves recall other friendly helpers about whom they can build stanzas for their song.
Tune Information
Name: [God, our loving Father]
Composer: Calvin W. Laufer
Incipit: 31235 55641 65
Key: E♭ Major



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