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Lord, To Be More Like Thee

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Author: Edward L. Williams

Williams, Edward Leon. (Elk Valley, Tennessee, March 10, 1928-- ). Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.). B.A., Birmingham-Southern; B.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A. Scarritt College; D.Min., Vanderbilt University. Pastorates include: Meridian Street, Nashville, Tenn.; Crawford Avenue, August, Georgia; Lenoir City, Tenn.; St. Louis, Missouri. Best-known songs: "Jesus Will Hear Me When I Pray" and "Worship the Triune God." --Bob J. Neil, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line: Lord, begin Thy work in me
Title: Lord, To Be More Like Thee
Author: Edward L. Williams (1966)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Lord, I come to Thee this hour
Publication Date: 1966
Copyright: © 1966 Tennessee Music & Printing Company in "Hallowed Faith"
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