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When Jesus Laid His Hand On Me

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1 I was a sinner on life’s road,
As lonely as could be,
When first I heard the Savior’s voice
And felt His hand on me.

Refrain:
When Jesus laid His hand on me,
When Jesus laid His hand on me,
My heart forgot its love for sin,
When Jesus laid His hand on me.

2 The fields of sin I loved so well,
Were clothed with blackest night,
When Jesus with His healing touch
Restored my blinded sight. [Refrain]

3 My soul had lost its love for prayer
Thro’ sorrow, grief and pain,
Till Jesus laid His hand on me,
And bade me live again. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #15384

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Author: Alice Whitson Norton

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Text Information

First Line: I was a sinner on life's road
Title: When Jesus Laid His Hand On Me
Author: Alice Whitson Norton
Language: English
Refrain First Line: When Jesus laid His hand on me
Publication Date: 1927
Copyright: Public Domain
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