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The Way is Narrow

Author: Charles F. Weigle Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: My life is not what it used to be Refrain First Line: The way is very narrow, but I'll follow
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[My life is not what it used to be]

Appears in 15 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Thoro Harris Incipit: 55332 16446 57122 Used With Text: The Way is Narrow
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Author: C. F. Weigle Hymnal: Full Gospel Songs #239 (1941) First Line: My life is not what it used to be Refrain First Line: The way is very narrow, but I'll follow Lyrics: 1 My life is not what it used to be, My sorrow and sins are gone, I sing and I shout hallelujah, I’m on my happy journey home. Refrain: The way is very narrow, but I’ll follow, I’ll follow, I’ll follow, The way is very narrow, but I’ll follow, I will follow the footsteps of my Lord. 2 Once life was all disappointment, Friends trusted all proved untrue; In Jesus I found help and comfort, He proved a Friend and Brother, too. [Refrain] 3 I mourn no longer in sorrow, The clouds have all passed away; I look up to heaven rejoicing, There’s glory, glory ev’ry day. [Refrain] 4 I’ve peace past all understanding, The Comforter dwell within; I’ve songs full of joy never-ending, For Jesus saves me from all sin. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [My life is not what it used to be]
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Author: C. F. Weigele Hymnal: His Fullness Songs #388 (1977) First Line: My life is not what it used to be Refrain First Line: The way is very narrow, but I'll follow Lyrics: 1 My life is not what it used to be, My sorrow and sins are gone; I sing and I shout hallelujah, I’m on my happy journey home. Refrain: The way is very narrow, but I’ll follow, I’ll follow, I’ll follow, The way is very narrow, but I’ll follow, I will follow the footsteps of my Lord. 2 Once life was all disappointment, Friends trusted all proved untrue; In Jesus I found help and comfort, He proved a Friend and Brother, too. [Refrain] 3 I mourn no longer in sorrow, The clouds have all passed away; I look up to heaven rejoicing, There’s glory, glory ev’ry day. [Refrain] 4 I’ve peace passed all understanding, The Comforter dwells within; I’ve songs full of joy never ending, For Jesus saves me from all sin. [Refrain] Topics: Children and Youth Languages: English Tune Title: [My life is not what it used to be]
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Author: C. F. Weigele Hymnal: Canaan Melodies #33 (1914) First Line: My life is not what it used to be Refrain First Line: The way is very narrow, but I'll follow Languages: English Tune Title: [My life is not what it used to be]
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Charles F. Weigle

1871 - 1966 Person Name: C. F. Weigle Author of "The Way is Narrow" in Full Gospel Songs
Charles F. Weigle

Thoro Harris

1874 - 1955 Arranger of "[My life is not what it used to be]" in Full Gospel Songs Born: March 31, 1874, Washington, DC. Died: March 27, 1955, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Buried: International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. After attending college in Battle Creek, Michigan, Harris produced his first hymnal in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1902. He then moved to Chicago, Illinois at the invitation of Peter Bilhorn, and in 1932, to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He composed and compiled a number of works, and was well known locally as he walked around with a canvas bag full of handbooks for sale. His works include: Light and Life Songs, with William Olmstead & William Kirkpatrick (Chicago, Illinois: S. K. J. Chesbro, 1904) Little Branches, with George J. Meyer & Howard E. Smith (Chicago, Illinois: Meyer & Brother, 1906) Best Temperance Songs (Chicago, Illinois: The Glad Tidings Publishing Company, 1913) (music editor) Hymns of Hope (Chicago, Illinois: Thoro Harris, undated, circa 1922) --www.hymntime.com/tch
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