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O It Is Wonderful to be a Christian

Life has purpose now it never had before

Author: John W. Peterson
Tune: IT IS WONDERFUL
CCLI Number: 146970
Published in 4 hymnals


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Source: Sing 'N' Praise Hymnal Vol. 2 #85
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First Line: Life has purpose now it never had before
Title: O It Is Wonderful to be a Christian
Author: John W. Peterson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O it is wonderful to be a Christian
Copyright: © 1970, renewal 1998 by John W. Peterson Music Co.; You may download one copy of this song for your own personal use. To make copies or to perform the work you must get permission from John W. Peterson Music Co. or through your license with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).
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Bible Truth Hymns #605

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Sing 'N' Praise Hymnal Vol. 2 #85

Sing 'N' Praise Hymnal Vol. 2 #85
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