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Haste Then to Jesus

Author: Charles J. Butler Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: O, what a sad time, poor sinner, 'twill be Refrain First Line: Haste then to Jesus ere you reach the dark

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[O what a sad time, poor sinner, 'twill be]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Chas. J. Butler Incipit: 53331 56225 13566 Used With Text: Haste Then to Jesus

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Haste Then to Jesus

Author: Charles J. Butler Hymnal: The Bow of Promise #49 (1898) First Line: O what a sad time, poor sinner, 'twill be Refrain First Line: Haste then to Jesus ere you reach the dark Languages: English Tune Title: [O what a sad time, poor sinner, 'twill be]
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Haste Then to Jesus

Author: C. J. B. Hymnal: Heart Cheering Songs #40 (1899) First Line: Oh, what a sad time, poor sinner, 'twill be Refrain First Line: Haste then to Jesus ere you reach the dark shore Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, what a sad time, poor sinner, 'twill be]
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Haste Then to Jesus

Author: C. J. B. Hymnal: Songs of Love and Praise No. 5 #140 (1898) First Line: Oh, what a sad time, poor sinner, 'twill be Refrain First Line: Haste then to Jesus ere you reach the dark shore Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, what a sad time, poor sinner, 'twill be]

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Charles J. Butler

Person Name: C. J. B. Author of "Haste Then to Jesus" in Heart Cheering Songs Charles J Butler USA 1860- Butler, a Methodist, speaks of a voyage he took from his home, Camden, NJ, as a bachelor, to Britain around 1894, stating he roamed around the British Isles for 14 months through Scotland, Ireland, Britain, and Paris, dealing with ship stewards, street urchins, and visiting famous sights. He wrote about his trip in 1901. He later resided in Philadephia and was a salesman and musician. He wrote “Heart Melodies #3” with Charles Bentley (1897). He is possibly the listed secretary of the YMCA in Philadelphia in 1920. John Perry
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