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Whosoever

Representative Text

1 I praise the Lord that one like me
For mercy may to Jesus flee,
He says that whosoever will
May seek and find salvation still.

Refrain:
My Saviour’s promise faileth never;
He counts me in the Whosoever.
My Saviour’s promise faileth never;
He counts me in the Whosoever.

2 I was to sin a wretched slave,
But Jesus died my soul to save;
He says that whosoever will
May seek and find salvation still. [Refrain]

3 I look by faith and see this word,
Stamped with the blood of Christ my Lord,
He says that whosoever will
May seek and find salvation still. [Refrain]

4 I now believe he saves my soul,
His precious blood hath made me whole;
He says that whosoever will
May seek and find salvation still. [Refrain]

Source: The Ark of Praise #43

Author: James L. Nicholson

James L Nicholson United Kingdom/USA 1828-1876. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States around age 25. He lived in Philadelphia, PA, worked as a postal clerk, and was a member of the Wharton Street Methodist Episcopal Church there for about 20 years, where he taught Sunday school, led singing in church, and assisted in evangelical work. This was also hymn writer, William J Kirkpatrick’s, church. Around 1871 he moved to Washington, DC, and worked as a postal clerk there. In addition to his hymn writing, he also wrote several books, one on birds and their care, one on forensic medicine. He died in Washington, DC, but was buried in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I praise the Lord that one like me
Title: Whosoever
Author: James L. Nicholson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: My Savior's promise faileth never
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #11590
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The Cyber Hymnal #11590

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