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The Old Time Religion

It has shown me a Savior, It has shown me a Savior

Tune: OLD TIME RELIGION
Published in 5 hymnals


Representative Text

1 It has shown me a Saviour,
It has shown me a Saviour,
It has shown me a Saviour,
And it’s good enough for me!

Refrain:
‘Tis the old time religion,
‘Tis the old time religion,
‘Tis the old time religion,
And it’s good enough for me!

2 It will help me while living,
It will help me while living,
It will help me while living,
So it’s good enough for me! [Refrain]

3 It will help me when dying,
It will help me when dying,
It will help me when dying,
So it’s good enough for me! [Refrain]

4 It will lead me to Jesus,
And it’s good enough for me! [Refrain]

5 Every day it grows better,
And it’s good enough for me! [Refrain]

6 It will save every sinner,
So it’s good enough for me! [Refrain]

7 It will bless everybody,
And it’s good enough for me! [Refrain]

Source: Songs for All #70

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Text Information

First Line: It has shown me a Savior, It has shown me a Savior
Title: The Old Time Religion
Language: English
Refrain First Line: 'Tis the old time religion
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Adult Bible Class Hymnal No. 1 #96

Adult Bible Class Hymnal No. 1 #96
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Songs for All #70

Songs for All #70
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Songs of Love Divine #70

Songs of Love Divine #70
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The Gospel Message No. 2 #107

The Gospel Message No. 2 #107
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The New Life Hymnal #70

The New Life Hymnal #70
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