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He Took My Sins Away

He took my sins away, He took my sins away

Author: Mrs. M. J. Harris
Tune: [I came to Jesus, weary, worn, and sad]
Published in 1 hymnal

Representative Text

He took my sins away,
He took my sins away,
And keeps me singing ev’ry day!
I'm so glad He took my sins away,
He took my sins away.


Source: Pinebrook Choruses #189

Author: Mrs. M. J. Harris

Margaret Jenkins Harris USA 1865-1919. Born in Rushville, IL, she married evangelist, John Harris, and they were active in holiness meetings as musicians and song evangelists. She played the organ for accompaniment to their duets. She was also known as an effective preacher with strong messages. She was a member of the Iowa Holiness Association. She and her husband served as music directors for the 1901 General Holiness Convention in Chicago, IL. She also edited the “Glorious Gospel In Song” hymnbook for the Christian Witness Publishing Company of Chicago. She died in Miami, FL. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: He took my sins away, He took my sins away
Title: He Took My Sins Away
Author: Mrs. M. J. Harris
Language: English
Notes: Now Public Domain
Copyright: Public Domain

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Pinebrook Choruses #189

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