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Text:Saved For Service
Author:Ora A. Newlin
Tune:[Once I doubted much the Holy Word]
Composer:Roy Gourley
Media:MIDI file

10034. Saved For Service

1 Once I doubted much the Holy Word,
Questioned sermons which I seldom heard,
Till my soul the Holy Spirit stirred:
Now I’m saved.

Refrain:
Saved for service is my song today,
Blest for blessing is the Gospel way,
Bring to Jesus someone now astray,
Saved to serve.

2 Once I stumbled at the many creeds,
Boasted often of my moral deeds,
Till I came to see my soul’s deep needs:
Now I’m saved. [Refrain]

3 Once I looked upon the church with scorn,
Disregarded those who came to warn,
Till I heard Again ye must be born:
Now I’m saved. [Refrain]

4 Once I drank the dregs of moral dross,
Sought for gains that in the end are loss,
Till I met the Savior at the cross:
Now I’m saved. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Once I doubted much the Holy Word
Title: Saved For Service
Author: Ora A. Newlin (1911)
Refrain First Line: Saved for service is my song today
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [Once I doubted much the Holy Word]
Composer: Roy Gourley
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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