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Text:O How Blest to Be a Pilgrim
Author:Joel Blomqvist, 1840-1930
Author:Lars P. Ollén
Translator:Signe L. Bennett, 1900-1996
Translator:Glen V. Wiberg, 1925-
Tune:HANSON PLACE
Arranger:Kenneth L. Fenton, 1938-
Composer:Robert Lowry, 1826-1899

758. O How Blest to Be a Pilgrim

Text Information
First Line: O how blest to be a pilgrim
Title: O How Blest to Be a Pilgrim
Author: Joel Blomqvist, 1840-1930
Author: Lars P. Ollén
Translator: Signe L. Bennett, 1900-1996
Translator: Glen V. Wiberg, 1925-
Refrain First Line: Songs of vict'ry there shall greet us
Meter: 8.7.8.7. with refrain
Publication Date: 1996
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Eternal Life; Heaven; Heritage Hymns (1 more...)
Copyright: © 1978, 1996 Covenant Publications
Tune Information
Name: HANSON PLACE
Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
Arranger: Kenneth L. Fenton, 1938-
Meter: 8.7.8.7. with refrain
Key: D Major
Copyright: arr. © 1996 Kenneth Fenton



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