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The Song of the Soul Set Free

Fairest of ten thousand is Jesus Christ, my Savior

Author: Oswald J. Smith (1938)
Tune: [Fairest of ten thousand, is]
Published in 16 hymnals

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Author: Oswald J. Smith

Smith, Oswald Jeffrey. (Odessa, Ontario, November 8, 1889--January 25, 1986, Toronto, Canada). Presbyterian. Attended Manitoba College, Winnipeg, 1909-1910; Toronto Bible College, 1907-1908, 1910-1912; McCormick Theological Seminary, 1912-1915; further study at Knox College, Toronto; several honorary doctorates. Pastorates in Toronto, 1915-1958; frequently conducted evangelistic meetings and crusades elsewhere. In 1928 he organized the virtually autonomous People's Church, which combines a vigorous evangelistic program in Toronto with an enviable overseas missionary network; in 1958 he relinquished its guidance to his son Paul, but remained its highly active minister emeritus. He published some 35 devotional and inspirational books, which h… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Fairest of ten thousand is Jesus Christ, my Savior
Title: The Song of the Soul Set Free
Author: Oswald J. Smith (1938)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: 'Tis the song of the soul set free
Copyright: © 1938 by the Rodeheaver Company
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Instances

Instances (1 - 16 of 16)

Chorus Choir Voices, Gospel Anthems and Spirituals for Mixed Groups #d4

Chorus Choir Voices, Gospel Anthems and Spirituals for Mixed Groups #d4

Crusade Songs "Designed" for Revival Campaigns #d16

Crusade Songs "Designed" for Revival Campaigns #d16

Favorite Hymns and Choruses #d23

Favorite Hymns and Choruses #d23
Audio

Favorites Number 4 #46

Favorites Number 4 #46

Hymns for Praise and Service #217

Hymns for Praise and Service #217

Hymns of Faith and Life #440

Hymns of Faith and Life #440

Norman Clayton's Favorites No. 1 #d10

Norman Clayton's Favorites No. 1 #d10

Oswald Smith's Best Songs #45

Oswald Smith's Best Songs #45

Rejoice and Sing #106

Rejoice and Sing #106

Singing Evangelism (Billy Graham Campaign Songs) #d14

Singing Evangelism (Billy Graham Campaign Songs) #d14

Singing Youth for Christ #d11

Singing Youth for Christ #d11

Songs You Love No. 2 #d6

Songs You Love No. 2 #d6

Special Sacred Selections #215

Special Sacred Selections #215

The Chancel Choir #d7

The Chancel Choir #d7

The New Church Hymnal #279

The New Church Hymnal #279

Victorious Hymns #46

Victorious Hymns #46
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