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[I once was a wand'rer, far from God]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Howard E. Smith Incipit: 13213 34565 13211 Used With Text: The Pearl of Great Price
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The Pearl of Great Price

Author: M. Louise Smith Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: I once was a wand'rer, far from God Refrain First Line: But now I am saved, yes, I'm saved Used With Tune: [I once was a wand'rer, far from God]
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The Pearl of Great Price

Author: M. Louise Smith Hymnal: Songs for All #19 (1906) First Line: I once was a wand'rer, far from God Refrain First Line: But now I am saved, yes, I’m saved Lyrics: 1 I once was a wand’rer, far from God, I knew not the light of his face; I chose the dark paths of sin and doubt, Refusing to learn of his grace. Refrain: But now I am saved, yes, I’m saved, Sin’s pleasures no longer entice; I’ve found something better than all, The wonderful pearl of great price. 2 ‘Twas while I was seeking joys of earth, With heart filled with longing and pain, That Christ gently came and showed the way The pearl of great price to obtain. [Refrain] 3 My hand into his at last I put, And O what a wonderful peace Came over my soul in flood of joy, With knowledge of fullest release. [Refrain] 4 A long time I walked in sinful ways, And knew not the joys of his love; But all of earth’s pleasures count as naught, Compared to this pearl from above. [Refrain] Tune Title: [I once was a wanderer, far from God]
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Author: M. Louise Smith Hymnal: Songs of Love Divine #19 (1906) First Line: I once was a wanderer, far from God Refrain First Line: But now I am saved, yes, I'm saved Tune Title: [I once was a wanderer, far from God]
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The Pearl of Great Price

Author: M. Louise Smith Hymnal: The New Life Hymnal #19 (1907) First Line: I once was a wand'rer, far from God Refrain First Line: But now I am saved, yes, I'm saved Languages: English Tune Title: [I once was a wand'rer, far from God]
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Howard E. Smith

1863 - 1918 Composer of "[I once was a wanderer, far from God]" in Songs for All
Howard E. Smith

M. Louise Smith

Author of "The Pearl of Great Price" in Songs for All
M. Louise Smith
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