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Let My Life Be a Light

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Author: Jesse R. Varner

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Text Information

First Line: Let me live, blessed Lord, in the light of Thy word
Title: Let My Life Be a Light
Author: Jesse R. Varner (1942)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let my life be a light shining out through the night
Publication Date: 1942
Copyright: © 1942, by Tennessee Music & Printing Co. in "Victory Specials"

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 11 of 11)

Billows of Love #133

Carols of Love #d72

Page Scan

Christian Joy #113

Church Hymnal #169

Echoes of Calvary #128

Forward in Faith #d62

God's Glory #17

Songs of the Redeemed #d59

Songs of the Redeemed No. 2 #133

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