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The Dearest Friend I Ever Had

When I was drifting out in sin, I had no peace, no joy within

Author: G. T. Speer (1934)
Tune: [When I was drifting out in sin]
Published in 13 hymnals


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Author: G. T. Speer

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Text Information

First Line: When I was drifting out in sin, I had no peace, no joy within
Title: The Dearest Friend I Ever Had
Author: G. T. Speer (1934)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: He saves my soul, O, bless His name
Copyright: © 1934, in "Glory Chimes." R. E. Winsett, owner

Timeline

Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 13 of 13)

Abiding Faith #86

Banner Hymns #150

Best Loved Songs and Hymns #86

Church Hymnal #150

Glory Chimes #24

Good Songs #74

Gospel Songs and Hymns #556

New Songs of Inspiration Number 3 #103

Quartet Song Book No. 3 #d99

Radiant Joy #56

Revival Message #69

Special Sacred Selections #155

Star of Promise #150

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