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I am happy in my Savior

Author: O. A. Hunt Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Once I was a wayward sinner

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[Once I was a wayward sinner, and I had no love within]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: O. A. Hunt Used With Text: I Am Happy In My Savior

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I Am Happy In My Savior

Author: O. A. H. Hymnal: Glory Gates #68 (1947) First Line: Once I was a wayward sinner, and I had no love within Languages: English Tune Title: [Once I was a wayward sinner, and I had no love within]

I am happy in my Savior

Author: O. A. Hunt Hymnal: Precious Message #d62 (1953) First Line: Once I was a wayward sinner

I am happy in my Savior

Author: O. A. Hunt Hymnal: Melodies of Love #d66 (1948) First Line: Once I was a wayward sinner Languages: English

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O. A. Hunt

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