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The holy Child Jesus

Savior, Thou wast once a child

Author: Joel Swartz
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Joel Swartz

Lutheran pastor and poet. Born in 1827 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Was a pastor in Baltimore and Pennsylvania Go to person page >

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First Line: Savior, Thou wast once a child
Title: The holy Child Jesus
Author: Joel Swartz
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Praise Him, little children
Copyright: Public Domain

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Bright Gems #76

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Silvery Echoes of Praise and Prayer #53

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