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The old, old story, it is ever new (Chorus)

The old, old story, it is ever new (Chorus)

Author: William Leslie
Tune: [The old, old story, it is ever new] (Chorus)
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: William Leslie

Mr. William Leslie was found dead at his home in Broomlands, Paisley, where he lived alone. He was a well-known lay preacher with the Methodist Church. Mr. Leslie, who was 88, wrote many sacred songs and hymns, including “The Old, Old Story” which was the only hymn he sold for money—to hep the funds os a mission he founded in West Campbell Street, Paisley. He was the proprietor of a drapery business in Paisley. --Obituary from The Glasgow Herald, July 20, 1950.  Go to person page >

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First Line: The old, old story, it is ever new (Chorus)
Author: William Leslie
Language: English
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Songs of Victory #c24

Songs of Victory #c24

The Song Book of the Salvation Army #C368

The Song Book of the Salvation Army #C368
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