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I need the light, the blessed light

Author: Helen L. Dungan Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: When the night is dark and the way is steep

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[When the night is dark and the way is steep]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. M. Dungan Incipit: 32123 21615 34322 Used With Text: I Need the Light

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I Need the Light

Author: Mrs. Helen Dungan Hymnal: Songs for Work and Worship #66 (1900) First Line: When the night is dark and the way is steep Refrain First Line: I need the light, the blessed light Lyrics: 1 When the night is dark and the way is steep, Oh, I need the blessed light that will guide me in the night; For his promise true he will ever keep, And will lead me by his light divine. Chorus: I need the light, the blessed light, I need the light that leads from earth to heaven above; I need the light, the blessed light, I need the light that leads to God. 2 Walking day by day in the storm-pressed way, Oh, I need the blessed light that will guide me in the night; If I walk with him by my side he’ll stay, And will lead me by his light divine. [Chorus] 3 From thy precious care may I never stray, Oh, I need the blessed light that will guide me in the night; For thy hand will guide into perfect day, And will lead me by thy light divine. [Chorus] Topics: Bible Languages: English Tune Title: [When the night is dark and the way is steep]
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I Need the Light

Author: Mrs. Helen Dungan Hymnal: The Voice of Melody #7 (1900) First Line: When the night is dark and the way is steep Refrain First Line: I need the light, the blessed light Languages: English Tune Title: [When the night is dark and the way is steep]

I need the light, the blessed light

Author: Helen L. Dungan Hymnal: Himmelwaerts, eine Sammlung Geistlicher Lieder für Sonntagschulen und Jugendvereine [Mit Anhang] #d61 (1899) First Line: When the night is dark and the way is steep

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James M. Dungan

1851 - 1925 Person Name: J. M. Dungan Composer of "[When the night is dark and the way is steep]" in The Voice of Melody Born: Cir­ca 1852, In­di­a­na. The 1880 cen­sus shows Dun­gan in Fran­klin, In­di­a­na, with his wife Helen. --www.hymntime.com/tch

Helen L. Dungan

1855 - 1914 Person Name: Mrs. Helen Dungan Author of "I Need the Light" in The Voice of Melody [Helen L. Dungan] Born: Cir­ca 1855, Ohio. The 1880 cen­sus shows Dun­gan liv­ing in Fran­klin, In­di­a­na, with her hus­band James. --www.hymntime.com/tch/
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