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Text:When He Reached Down His Hand for Me
Author:J. F. B. Wright
Author:Marion Easterling
Author:Thomas
Tune:[Once my soul was astray]
Composer:J. F. B. Wright
Composer:Marion Easterling
Composer:Thomas

30. When He Reached Down His Hand for Me

Text Information
First Line: Once my soul was astray from the heavenly way
Title: When He Reached Down His Hand for Me
Author: J. F. B. Wright
Author: Marion Easterling
Author: Thomas
Publication Date: 2008
Tune Information
Name: [Once my soul was astray]
Composer: J. F. B. Wright
Composer: Marion Easterling
Composer: Thomas
Notes: This book attributes both words and music to three people. The first is probably the brother of G. E. Wright, to whom most authorities and the Hymnary text authority ascribe the authorship and composition of this piece. The second is Marion Easterling. And the third is simply called "Thomas".



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