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He Knows Best

Author: Henry B. Hartzler

Hartzler, Henry Burns. (York County, Pennsylvania, March 23, 1840--1920). Evangelical. Licensed 1869, pastor Trinity Church, York Penn., in 1873-1874; editor of The Messenger in 1870s and 1880s; taught Bible in Mt. Hermon school, Northfield, Massachusetts. Was associated with D.L. Moody. Went with the United Evangelical CHurch in the schism, was editor of its Evangel 1894-1902. Editor of and hymn-contributor to Evangelischer Gesangbuch and Hymn Book of the United Evangelical Church. Bishop of that denomination 1902-1910. Most famous hymn was "Go and seek the lost and dying." --Ellen Jane Lorenz, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line: Let Jesus lead thee; surely He knows best
Title: He Knows Best
Author: Henry B. Hartzler
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let Jesus save thee, surely He knows best
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances (1 - 11 of 11)
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Celestial Showers No. 1, a collection of gospel songs used in Rev. I. Toliver's Meetings #89

Celestial Showers No. 1, a collection of gospel songs used in Rev. I. Toliver's Meetings #89
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Favorite Gospel Songs #78

Favorite Gospel Songs #78

Favorite Gospel Songs. New ed. #d95

Favorite Gospel Songs. New ed. #d95
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Gems of Gospel Song #111

Gems of Gospel Song #111

New Spiritual Songs #137

New Spiritual Songs #137
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Spiritual Songs No. 2 #57

Spiritual Songs No. 2 #57
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Sunday School Songs #14

Sunday School Songs #14
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The Banner of Victory #140

The Banner of Victory #140

The Centennial Hymnal #d212

The Centennial Hymnal #d212
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The Standard Church Hymnal #457

The Standard Church Hymnal #457
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The Wells of Salvation #165

The Wells of Salvation #165
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