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I am free, I am free, I have broken away

I am free, I am free, I have broken away

Author: W. Geskell
Published in 7 hymnals

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I am free! I am free! I have broken away,
From the chambers of night, to the splendors of day;
All the phantoms that darkened around me are gone,
And a spirit of light is now leading me on.

Earth appeareth in garments of beauty new drest;
Brighter thoughts, brighter feelings, spring forth in my breast;
Happy voices are floating in music above;
All creation is full of the glory of love.

God of truth! it is Thou who hast shed down each ray
Of the sunshine that blesses and gladdens my way;
From the depths of my spirit, to Thee will I give
Ever-thankful affection, as long as I live.



Source: A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #244

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Author: W. Geskell

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First Line: I am free, I am free, I have broken away
Author: W. Geskell
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #244

A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #244
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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion. (10th ed.) #244

A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion. (10th ed.) #244
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Hymn Book for Christian Worship #489

Hymn Book for Christian Worship #489
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Hymn Book for Christian Worship. 8th ed. #a489

Hymn Book for Christian Worship. 8th ed. #a489
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Hymns for the Christian Church, for the Use of the First Church of Christ in Boston #313

Hymns for the Christian Church, for the Use of the First Church of Christ in Boston #313

Sabbath School Trumpet #d33

Sabbath School Trumpet #d33

The Tabernacle #d134

The Tabernacle #d134
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