Jesus Came to the World

Jesus came to the world for the sinner

Author: Harry R. Showalter (1967)
Tune: JESUS CAME TO THE WORLD
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Author: Harry R. Showalter

Showalter, Harry R. (Cressman, Virginia, August 13, 1889--1992). Mennonite. He was from the Old Order horse and buggy church (Mennonite) in Virginia. He remembered the Sunday when the conservatives went to have services at the Bank meetinghouse and found someone had locked the doors. The group of people met under the trees and the ministers preached from the steps of the meetinghouse. The buggies of the older people were brought up close so that the older people could hear. Harry remembered leaning against a tree during the services. Harry was raised in the Harmonia Sacra tradition of music and singing schools. In Ohio the Old Order Pleasant View Mennonite (Wisler) Church, Columbiana, Ohio (Mahoning County), the young people would meet i… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Jesus came to the world for the sinner
Title: Jesus Came to the World
Author: Harry R. Showalter (1967)
Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Then fly to His arms for a refuge
Copyright: Text of hymn copyright by Harry Showalter.

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The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #510

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