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I Want to Live for Jesus

Author: Mabel Kirkham

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Text Information

First Line: I once was lost in darkness, Was sinking deep in sin
Title: I Want to Live for Jesus
Author: Mabel Kirkham (1935)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I want to live for Christ
Copyright: © 1935 by The Stamps-Baxter Music Co. in "Thankful Hearts"

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Precious Abiding Peace #80

Thankful Hearts #100

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