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[It is wonderful! very wonderful]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Robert Harkness Used With Text: Wonderful
[It is wonderful! very wonderful]

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Author: R. H. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: it is wonderful! very wonderful! Lyrics: 1 It is wonderful! very wonderful! Just to know that Jesus died for me; It is wonderful! very wonderful! Just to know that Jesus died for me! 2 Just to know that I belong to Him. 3 Just to know that God does answer prayer. 4 Just to know that I may work for Him. 5 Just to know that I shall see His face. 6 Just to know that He will soon return. 7 Just to know that I shall dwell with Him. Topics: Faith; Praise and Worship; Victory Used With Tune: [it is wonderful! very wonderful!]
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Author: R. H. Hymnal: Victorious Life Hymns #242 (1919) First Line: it is wonderful! very wonderful! Lyrics: 1 It is wonderful! very wonderful! Just to know that Jesus died for me; It is wonderful! very wonderful! Just to know that Jesus died for me! 2 Just to know that I belong to Him. 3 Just to know that God does answer prayer. 4 Just to know that I may work for Him. 5 Just to know that I shall see His face. 6 Just to know that He will soon return. 7 Just to know that I shall dwell with Him. Topics: Faith; Praise and Worship; Victory Tune Title: [it is wonderful! very wonderful!]
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Author: R. H. Hymnal: Alexander's Hymns No. 3 #245 (1915) First Line: It is wonderful! very wonderful Languages: English Tune Title: [It is wonderful! very wonderful]
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Robert Harkness

1880 - 1961 Person Name: R. H. Author of "Wonderful" in Alexander's Hymns No. 3 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)
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