He Knows Me By My Name

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This thought is dearer far to me

Author: William M Lighthall
Published in 4 hymnals

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1 This thought is dearer far to me
Than worldly wealth or fame--
However humble I may be,
He knows me by my name!

Refrain:
He knows me by my name,
He knows me by my name!
That Friend divine is truly mine,--
He knows me by my name!

2 When first I heard His blessed voice,
Sin filled my heart with shame;
But now, forgiven, i rejoice--
He knows me by my name! [Refrain]

3 Tho' trails daily I may meet,
All these my Lord o'ercome;
He leads the way with wounded feet--
He knows me by my name! [Refrain]

4 Tho' I am weak, my Savior knows
The frailty of my frame;
His strength o'ercometh all my foes,--
He knows me by my name! [Refrain]

Coronation Hymns, 1910

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Author: William M Lighthall

Lighthall, William M. (Omestown, Canada, ca. 1865--?). Railroad (Delaware & Hudson) employee and telegrapher, 30 years. Moved to Rouses Point, New York, in 1881. Presbyterian Church, Odd Fellows, Mason. Member of Rouses Point School Board, 15+ years (President, Secretary). See: Gabriel, Charles. (1916). Singers and their songs. Chicago: Rodeheaver Co. --Keith C. Clark, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line:	This thought is dearer far to me
Title:	He Knows Me By My Name
Author:	William M Lighthall
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	He knows me by name
Copyright:	Public Domain