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Jesus Christ Is the Way

When I think about the hour

Author: Walter Hawkins
Tune: [When I think about the hour]
CCLI Number: 685709
Published in 5 hymnals

Audio files: Recording
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Author: Walter Hawkins

Walter Hawkins was the brother of Edwin Hawkins. He and his brother established the Edwin Hawkins Singers but Walter Hawkins left the group in the 1970's and establish the Love Center Church in Oakland, California. Dianne Shapiro, from Wikipedia article Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: When I think about the hour
Title: Jesus Christ Is the Way
Author: Walter Hawkins
Refrain First Line: I will open up my heart
Copyright: © 1977 Bud John Music (BMI), admin. EMICMIPublishing.com
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Instances

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #700

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #700
Audio

Lift Up Your Hearts #471

Lift Up Your Hearts #471

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #603

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #603

Santo, Santo, Santo #347

Santo, Santo, Santo #347

Total Praise #197

Total Praise #197
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