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39. Wide, Wide as the Ocean

Wide, wide as the ocean, high as the Heaven above;
Deep, deep as the deepest sea is my Savior’s love.
I, though so unworthy, still am a child of His care;
For His Word teaches me that His love reaches me everywhere.

Text Information
First Line: Wide, wide as the ocean, high as the Heaven above
Title: Wide, Wide as the Ocean
Author: C. A. M. (1914)
Meter: 13.12.13.15
Scripture:
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Wide_Wide_as_the_Ocean); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/w/i/d/widewide.htm)
Tune Information
Name: [Wide, wide as the ocean, high as the Heaven above]
Composer: Charles A. Miles (1914)
Meter: 13.12.13.15
Key: C Major
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Wide_Wide_as_the_Ocean); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/w/i/d/widewide.htm)



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