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Lesson for Eternity

Representative Text

1 Oh, what a lesson we all may learn,
Wonderful love of Christ!
Gladly our minds to its message turn,
Wonderful love of Christ!

Chorus:
Truer knowledge ne’er can be;
Deeper truth they ne’er shall see;
Lesson for eternity,
Wonderful love of Christ!

2 Fullness of blessing, of peace, and joy,
Wonderful love of Christ!
Sounding its depths shall our life employ,
Wonderful love of Christ! [Chorus]

3 Into this truth, let the children in,
Wonderful love of Christ!
Knowledge divine would we ever win,
Wonderful love of Christ! [Chorus]


Source: Songs for Work and Worship #153

Author: E. S. Lorenz

Pseudonymns: John D. Cresswell, L. S. Edwards, E. D. Mund,… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: O what a lesson we all may learn
Title: Lesson for Eternity
Author: E. S. Lorenz
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Truer knowledge never can be
Publication Date: 1891
Copyright: Public Domain

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Brightest Glory #56

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Children's Praises #27

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Songs for Work and Worship #153

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Spirit and Life #109

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Temple Echoes #27

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The Revival No. 4 #50

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The Soul Winner #53

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