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God's Precious Word

Author: W. R. Fitch

Born: December 1, 1836, Rodman, New York. Died: February 28, 1917, Lowville, New York. A Methodist Episcopal minister, Fitch ran general stores in Morristown and Briar Hill, New York. He served as Justice of the Peace, Town Supervisor, and Postmaster at Brier Hill, and as treasurer of the Thousand Island Park Association. He also edited the Lowville Times, and wrote religious and other poetry. --www.hymntime.com/tch/ Go to person page >

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First Line: Thy word, gracious Lord, I have hid in my heart
Title: God's Precious Word
Author: W. R. Fitch
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I love it, I love it, the dear precious word
Copyright: Public Domain
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Hymni Ecclesiae #520

Hymni Ecclesiae #520

Praise and Service #d184

Praise and Service #d184
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Song Praises #31

Song Praises #31
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