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He Is a Great Reality

Author: J. Gilchrist Lawson

James Gilchrist Lawson, 1874-1946 Buried: Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. James Gilchrist Lawson (1874-1946) was an American evangelist and hymn writer who compiled several best-selling books of Christian biography and poetry. Lawson’s works include: Deeper Experiences of Famous Christians (Chicago, Illinois: Glad Tidings Publishing Company, 1911) Did Jesus Command Immersion?, 1915 Greatest Thoughts About the Bible, 1918 Greatest Thoughts About God, 1920 The World’s Best Humorous Anecdotes, 1923 The World’s Best Conundrums and Riddles of all Ages, 1924 The World’s Best Epigrams, 1924 The "International" Christian Worker’s New Testament, 1924 The Marked Reference Bible… Go to person page >

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First Line: Before I came to Jesus I wandered oft astray
Title: He Is a Great Reality
Author: J. Gilchrist Lawson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: He is a great reality
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Chapel Bouquet #d1

The Chapel Bouquet #d1
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The Sheet Music of Heaven (Spiritual Song) #104

The Sheet Music of Heaven (Spiritual Song) #104
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The Sheet Music of Heaven (Spiritual Song) #104

The Sheet Music of Heaven (Spiritual Song) #104
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