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30. I Hear Him Say

Text Information
First Line: I saw thy sad and fearful state
Title: I Hear Him Say
Author: E. R. Latta
Refrain First Line: I hear my Saviour say
Language: English
Publication Date: 1902
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I saw thy sad and fearful state]
Composer: R. H. Cornelius
Incipit: 12335 31651 12333
Copyright: Public Domain



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