Say, but the word, Thy servant shall be healed

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Say, but the word, Thy servant shall be healed

Author: Albert Osborn
Published in 2 hymnals

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Author: Albert Osborn

Albert Orsborn, "the poet general", was the sixth leader (general) of The Salvation Army. He led the international organization in the aftermath of World War II (1946-1954), and approved its becoming a founding member of the World Council of Churches (1948). He is noted for his poetry and hymns, of which "My life must be Christ's broken bread" is arguably the best known. email sent to Hymnary Go to person page >

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