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I'd Rather Serve God

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Author: C. T. Johnson

20th Century Johnson was living in Duncan, Oklahoma, in 1959. Lyrics Beyond Life’s Sunset I’d Rather Serve God Music: JEHOVAH THE LIVING GOD --www.hymntime.com/tch  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I'd rather serve God where the faithful are few
Title: I'd Rather Serve God
Author: C. T. Johnson
Language: English
Copyright: © 1962 by Stamps Quartet Music Co., Inc., in "Pilgrim Path"

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Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #394

Gospel Songs and Hymns #394

Sacred Songs of the Church #481

Special Sacred Selections #40

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