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When I Met Jesus

Author: B. R. Bassel

Bibb Russell Bassel, born December 1883 in Texas. He lived in Plainview, Texas. He was a farmer, sang in quartets and was president of the "Six County Singing Convention" Dianne Shapiro Go to person page >

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First Line: When I met Jesus, the gracious Savior
Title: When I Met Jesus
Author: B. R. Bassel
Language: English
Refrain First Line: When I met Jesus that day my load of sorrow passed away
Copyright: © 1956 Stamps Baxter Music Co.

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