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Closer to Thee

Author: William Thomas Dale Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Closer to Thee, O blessed Redeemer Refrain First Line: Closer to Thee, O blessed Redeemer

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Closer to Thee

Author: W. T. Dale Hymnal: Minstrelsy In Verse and Song #h59 (1923) First Line: Closer to Thee, O blessed Redeemer Refrain First Line: Closer to Thee, O precious Redeemer Languages: English

Closer to thee, O blessed Redeemer

Author: William Thomas Dale Hymnal: Hymns of Calvary, a Choice Collection of Old and New Century Hymns and Songs #d33 (1903) Languages: English

Closer to thee, O blessed Redeemer

Author: William Thomas Dale Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d40 (1899) Languages: English

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W. T. Dale

1845 - 1924 Person Name: William Thomas Dale Author of "Closer to Thee"
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