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Text:The world was in darkness
Author (v. 1-2):Seth Sykes
Author (v. 3):Glyn L Taylor
Tune:[The world was in darkness, in sin and shame]
Composer:Richard Maxwell
Composer:William Wirges
Composer:Seth Sykes, 1892-1950

668. The world was in darkness

Text Information
First Line: The world was in darkness, in sin and shame
Title: The world was in darkness
Author (v. 1-2): Seth Sykes
Author (v. 3): Glyn L Taylor
Refrain First Line: Thank You, Lord, for saving my soul
Meter: 10 9 10 10 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Living the Christian Life: Salvation and the Cross
Copyright: © Singspiration Music/Brentwood Benson Music Publishing, admin. by CopyCare
Tune Information
Name: [The world was in darkness, in sin and shame]
Composer: Richard Maxwell
Composer: William Wirges
Composer: Seth Sykes, 1892-1950
Key: D Major
Copyright: © Singspiration Music/Brentwood Benson Music Publishing, admin. by CopyCare



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