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Ancient Words

Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world

Author: Lynn DeShazo
Tune: ANCIENT WORDS
Published in 7 hymnals

Audio files: Recording
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Author: Lynn DeShazo

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Text Information

First Line: Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world
Title: Ancient Words
Author: Lynn DeShazo
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Ancient words ever true, changing me and changing you
Copyright: © Copyright 2001 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)(c/o Integrity Media, Inc. 1000 Cody Road, Mobile, AL 36695.)

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)

A Gift of Praise #19

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #344

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #31

Glorious Praise at The Colonies #122

Audio

Lift Up Your Hearts #762

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #275

The Minter Lane Hymnal VI #19

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