O Such Wonderful Love

When Jesus died upon the cross, He purchased redemption free

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr.
Tune: [When Jesus died upon the cross] (Hill)
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr.

Johnson Oatman, Jr., son of Johnson and Rachel Ann Oatman, was born near Medford, N. J., April 21, 1856. His father was an excellent singer, and it always delighted the son to sit by his side and hear him sing the songs of the church. Outside of the usual time spent in the public schools, Mr. Oatman received his education at Herbert's Academy, Princetown, N. J., and the New Jersey Collegiate Institute, Bordentown, N. J. At the age of nineteen he joined the M.E. Church, and a few years later he was granted a license to preach the Gospel, and still later he was regularly ordained by Bishop Merrill. However, Mr. Oatman only serves as a local preacher. For many years he was engaged with his father in the mercantile business at Lumberton… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: When Jesus died upon the cross, He purchased redemption free
Title: O Such Wonderful Love
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr.
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O such wonderful love
Publication Date: 1915
Copyright: Public Domain

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Billows of Praise #d247

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From the Cross to the Crown #37

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Song Praise #73

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Song Service #37

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The Gospel Call #37

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