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Once I was far from my Lord away

Once I was far from my Lord away

Author: Robert Harkness
Published in 5 hymnals


Author: Robert Harkness

After attending a revival meeting by Reuben Torrey and Charles M. Alexander, Harkness became Alexander’s pianist. He came to Christ shortly thereafter (on a bicycle, he said), and made several round the world tours with Torrey and Alexander. Harkness was especially well known for his program The Music of the Cross, and as the author of correspondence courses in hymn playing. He wrote over 2,000 hymns and Gospel songs in his lifetime. (hymntime.com/tch) Go to person page >

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First Line: Once I was far from my Lord away
Author: Robert Harkness
Refrain First Line: Wonderful grace
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Clayton's Collection of Choir Melodies No. 1 #d52

Clayton's Collection of Choir Melodies No. 1 #d52

Melodies of Life #d30

Melodies of Life #d30

Melodies of Praise #d68

Melodies of Praise #d68

Norman Clayton's Favorites No. 1 #d59

Norman Clayton's Favorites No. 1 #d59

The Northfield Hymnal #4 #d228

The Northfield Hymnal #4 #d228
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