[I was once far away from the Savior] (Butler)

[I was once far away from the Savior] (Butler)

Composer: Charles J. Butler
Published in 65 hymnals


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Composer: Charles J. Butler

Charles J Butler USA 1860- Butler, a Methodist, speaks of a voyage he took from his home, Camden, NJ, as a bachelor, to Britain around 1894, stating he roamed around the British Isles for 14 months through Scotland, Ireland, Britain, and Paris, dealing with ship stewards, street urchins, and visiting famous sights. He wrote about his trip in 1901. He later resided in Philadephia and was a salesman and musician. He wrote “Heart Melodies #3” with Charles Bentley (1897). He is possibly the listed secretary of the YMCA in Philadelphia in 1920. John Perry  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [I was once far away from the Savior] (Butler)
Composer: Charles J. Butler
Incipit: 55111 32165 55111
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #7858
Text: A Sinner Like Me
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #205

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The Cyber Hymnal #7858

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