Salvation Is Near

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O weary, sinsick soul

Author: L. W. Munhall
Tune: [O weary, sin-sick soul]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 O weary, sin-sick soul,
Why do you doubt and fear?
The loving lamb of God extol,
There is salvation near.
Salvation, salvation,
There is salvation near;
The loving lamb of God extol,
There is salvation near.

2 The Savior bids you come,
Hear ye his welcome voice;
He now is fitting up your home;
Oh, mourning soul, rejoice.
Salvation, salvation,
O mourning soul, rejoice;
He now is fitting up your home,
Oh, mourning soul, rejoice.

3 Rejoice that he is King,
Most merciful and true;
Lift up your voice and gladly sing,
For there is life for you.
Salvation, salvation,
Yes, there is life for you;
Lift up your voice and gladly sing,
For there is life for you.

Source: Songs of Free Grace #2

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Author: L. W. Munhall

Leander Whitcomb Munhall MA DD USA 1843-1934. Born and raised in Zanesville, OH, he attended Chattanooga University, TN (MA), Taylor University, Upland, IN (DD), and the University of New Orleans, LA. During the Civil War he enlisted in Company C, 79th IN Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted to corporal, sergeant, color bearer, sergeant major, regimental adjunct, and adjutant general, and is said to have taken part in 33 battles. In 1871 he married Mary Emily Thomas, and they had five children: Adelaide, Earl, LeRoy, Ruth, and Elizabeth. He was an author, having written at least 16 books and one song book: ‘Redemption Songs’ (1889) with John Sweney, William Kirkpatrick and John Hood. His writings were religious, largely regarding… Go to person page >

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