Precious Words of Jesus

Precious is the Savior's promise, Children to receive

Author: Charles Walker Ray
Tune: [Precious is the Savior's promise] (Ray)
Published in 3 hymnals

Author: Charles Walker Ray

Rv Charles Walker Ray DD USA 1832-1917. Born at Otselic, NY, he became a Baptist minister. He was educated at Hamlton College, Clinton, NY. He earned his doctorate from Monongahela College, Jefferson, PA. That school closed in 1894. He pastored at North Stonington, CT, for a number of years. He also served at Plymouth, NY. He married Julia Tracy Sheffield, and they had a son, Arthur. He wrote a number of books and song books: “Grace Vernon Bussell, the heroine of western Australia” (1878); “Spicy breezes” (1883); “The day school crown” (1892); “The revival helper: a collection of songs for Christian work and worship” (1893); “Bright blossoms of song” (1895); “Zion’s delight” (1901); “The song of songs… Go to person page >

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First Line: Precious is the Savior's promise, Children to receive
Title: Precious Words of Jesus
Author: Charles Walker Ray
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Sweet are the words of Jesus
Copyright: Public Domain

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Infant Praises #71

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Spicy Breezes #157

Bright Blossoms of Song #d80

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