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But I know

Author: Fred P. Morris Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: They say my Lord was but a man

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[They say my Lord was but a man]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Robert Harkness Incipit: 12765 65112 76565 Used With Text: But I know

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But I Know!

Author: Fred P. Morris Hymnal: Alexander's Gospel Songs #115 (1908) First Line: They say my Lord was but a man Refrain First Line: But I know He has redeemed me Lyrics: 1 They say my Lord was but a man Who struggled on like you and me To give the world a perfect plan Of what a perfect man should be. Refrain: But I know He has redeemed me, From my sin he set me free, Yes I know He has redeemed me, For He died on Calvary. 2 They say my Saviour could not be The Son of God my Lord divine; That He was but a man like me, With passion in His heart like mine, [Refrain] 3 They say the world was wiser grown; He could not suffer in my stead; Nor could He for my sin atone, For me His blood could not be shed. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [They say my Lord was but a man]
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But I know

Author: Fred P. Morris Hymnal: Life and Service Hymns #17 (1917) First Line: They say my Lord was but a man Refrain First Line: But I know He has redeemed me Topics: Assurance; Christ, The Cross of; Salvation; Trusting Languages: English Tune Title: [They say my Lord was but a man]
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But I Know!

Author: Fred P. Morris Hymnal: Alexander's Hymns No. 3 #157 (1915) First Line: They say my Lord was but a man Refrain First Line: But I know He has redeemed me Languages: English Tune Title: [They say my Lord was but a man]

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Robert Harkness

1880 - 1961 Composer of "[They say my Lord was but a man]" in Alexander's Gospel Songs After attending a revival meeting by Reuben Torrey and Charles M. Alexander, Harkness became Alexander’s pianist. He came to Christ shortly thereafter (on a bicycle, he said), and made several round the world tours with Torrey and Alexander. Harkness was especially well known for his program The Music of the Cross, and as the author of correspondence courses in hymn playing. He wrote over 2,000 hymns and Gospel songs in his lifetime. (hymntime.com/tch)

Fred P. Morris

1872 - 1950 Author of "But I Know!" in Alexander's Gospel Songs Born in Ballarat, Australia; died in Parkville, Australia
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