O, what a wonderful Savior

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We would sing of Jesus and his love

Author: Lewis E. Jones
Tune: [We would sing of Jesus and his love]
Published in 1 hymnal

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1 We would sing of Jesus and his love,
While with him we march to realms above;
We would know his word, each promise prove,
Hallelujah, praise his name!

Refrain:
Oh, what a wonderful Saviour!
Oh, what a wonderful Saviour!
Oh, what a wonderful Saviour
Is Jesus Christ my King!

2 Praise him for the strength to reach the goal,
Praise him for the healing of the soul;
Praise him for his blood that makes us whole,
Hallelujah, praise his name! [Refrain]

3 Praise him for his goodness, for his grace,
For his succor in each trying place;
We shall soon with joy behold his face,
Hallelujah, praise his name! [Refrain]

Source: Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 #41

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Author: Lewis E. Jones

Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry Go to person page >

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