Haste Then to Jesus

Author: Charles J. Butler

Charles J Butler USA 1860- Butler, a Methodist, speaks of a voyage he took from his home, Camden, NJ, as a bachelor, to Britain around 1894, stating he roamed around the British Isles for 14 months through Scotland, Ireland, Britain, and Paris, dealing with ship stewards, street urchins, and visiting famous sights. He wrote about his trip in 1901. He later resided in Philadephia and was a salesman and musician. He wrote “Heart Melodies #3” with Charles Bentley (1897). He is possibly the listed secretary of the YMCA in Philadelphia in 1920. John Perry  Go to person page >

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First Line: O, what a sad time, poor sinner, 'twill be
Title: Haste Then to Jesus
Author: Charles J. Butler
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Haste then to Jesus ere you reach the dark
Copyright: Public Domain

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Heart Cheering Songs #40

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Heart Melodies No. 3 #40

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Songs of Love and Praise No. 5 #140

Songs from Bethany #d18

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The Bow of Promise #49

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