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I Want that Kind of Blessing

When Jacob met the Lord upon that lonely night

Author: Edward S. Ufford (1915)
Tune: [When Jacob met the Lord]
Published in 11 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 When Jacob met the Lord upon that lonely night,
And wrestled there alone until the morning light;
He won a princely title to gird him for the right,
I want that kind of blessing.

Refrain:
I want, I want that kind of blessing,
That saves and keeps, and satisfies the soul;
I want, I want that full salvation
Till billows of heaven o’er me roll.

2 When Israel at last came into Canaan’s land,
The Lord his riches gave so full on ev’ry hand;
They drove their foes before them and dwelt a happy band,
I want that kind of blessing. [Refrain]

3 This is the day of grace, the Comforter is here,
We are a chosen race, our God is drawing near;
He’s waiting to be gracious the pray’r of faith to hear,
And then He’ll send the blessing. [Refrain]

Source: Glorious Freedom : Gospel Songs and Hymns for Congregational Singing #51

Author: Edward S. Ufford

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Text Information

First Line: When Jacob met the Lord upon that lonely night
Title: I Want that Kind of Blessing
Author: Edward S. Ufford (1915)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I want, I want that kind of blessing
Publication Date: 1915
Copyright: Public Domain

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New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #21

Include 10 pre-1979 instances
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