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8748. It Is Wonderful To Me!

1 Once was I lost in sin,
Now I can see;
Oh, what a change took place,
When grace found me.

Refrain:
Oh, it is wonderful, wonderful to me!
Out of darkness into light,
I from sin am free!
Oh, it is wonderful, wonderful to me!
Out of darkness into light,
And liberty!

2 He bore my load of sin,
On Calv’ry’s tree,
Jesus, His life-blood gave
To set me free. [Refrain]

3 If saved you now would be,
Trust Him today;
Wondrous will be the change
When you obey. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Once was I lost in sin
Title: It Is Wonderful To Me!
Author: Edward C . Avis (1889)
Refrain First Line: Oh, it is wonderful, wonderful to me!
Language: English
Source: Sacred Melodies (Revised) (Andersonville, TN: E. C. Avis, 1889)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [Once was I lost in sin]
Composer: Edward C. Avis
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Sacred Melodies (Revised) (Andersonville, TN: E. C. Avis, 1889)
Copyright: Public Domain



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