O I Know

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I know that Jesus saves me, O wondrous, wondrous thought

Author: F. A. Blackmer
Tune: [I know that Jesus saves me] (Blackmer)
Published in 1 hymnal

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1. I know that Jesus saves me,
O wondrous, wondrous thought!
And by his Spirit leads me
Where sin can harm me not.

Chorus:
O I know that Jesus saves me,
Now I feel the cleansing power;
Yes, I know that Jesus saves me,
Saves and makes me whole each hour.

2. Tho' long I went not knowing
"The riches of his grace;"
His love at last has brought me
Unto this blessed place. [Chorus]

3. How blest the Spirit's witness
To have within the soul,
That by his blood, dear Jesus
Now saves and makes us whole. [Chorus]

4. How precious, in this warfare,
To feel that power within;
And in his love be lifted
Above the world and sin. [Chorus]

Source: Carols of Hope: a compilation of select sacred songs for use in Sunday schools, praise and young people's services #206

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Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

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First Line:	I know that Jesus saves me, O wondrous, wondrous thought
Title:	O I Know
Author:	F. A. Blackmer
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	O I know that Jesus saves me
Copyright:	Public Domain