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Not Far, Not Far!

Author: J. M. H. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: They say there is a happy home Refrain First Line: It's just as far as Jesus is Used With Tune: [They say there is a happy home]

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[They say there is a happy home]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. M. Henson Incipit: 53332 16535 55235 Used With Text: Not Far, Not Far!

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Not Far, Not Far!

Author: J. M. H. Hymnal: Star of Promise #0 (1946) First Line: They say there is a happy home Refrain First Line: It's just as far as Jesus is Languages: English Tune Title: [They say there is a happy home]

Not Far, Not Far!

Author: J. M. H. Hymnal: Glory Gates #0 (1947) First Line: They say there is a happy home Refrain First Line: It's just as far as Jesus is Languages: English Tune Title: [They say there is a happy home]

Not Far, Not Far!

Author: J. M. H. Hymnal: Melodies of Joy #2 (1951) First Line: They say there is a happy home Refrain First Line: It's just as far as Jesus is Languages: English Tune Title: [They say there is a happy home]

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J. M. Henson

1887 - 1972 Person Name: J. M. H. Author of "Not Far, Not Far!" in Melodies of Joy
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