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Text:O What A Lonely Path Were Ours
Author:Edward Denny (1796-1889)
Tune:LYNNWOOD
Composer:William Campbell (1885-)

208. O What A Lonely Path Were Ours

Text Information
First Line: O what a lonely path were ours
Title: O What A Lonely Path Were Ours
Author: Edward Denny (1796-1889)
Meter: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Notes: Also sung to ST. PETER (#79b, How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds)
Tune Information
Name: LYNNWOOD
Composer: William Campbell (1885-)
Meter: C.M.
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: LYNNWOOD: #279, There Is A Fold Whence None Can Stray; #409a, Lord E'en To Death Thy Love Could Go



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