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When He Comes

Author: Knox Dodd Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: What a joy to meet our Savior

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[What a joy to meet our Savior]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Robert W. Gillen Tune Key: F Major Used With Text: When He Comes

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When He Comes

Author: Knox Dodd Hymnal: Songs for the Master #52 (1975) First Line: What a joy to meet our Savior Tune Title: [What a joy to meet our Savior]

When He Comes

Author: Knox Dodd Hymnal: Hymns of Praise #691 (1978) First Line: What a joy to meet our Savior Tune Title: [What a joy to meet our Savior]

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Robert W. Gillen

1925 - 1983 Composer of "[What a joy to meet our Savior]" in Songs for the Master Robert Wesley Gillen, born and died in California. Chorus director and opera singer. Song leader in churches of Christ. - Garrett Herndon, from findagrave.com, accessed 2/19/2025

Knox Dodd

Author of "When He Comes" in Songs for the Master
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