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He Knows Me By My Name

This thought is dearer far to me

Author: William M Lighthall
Published in 4 hymnals


Representative Text

1 This thought is dearer far to me
Than worldly wealth or fame--
However humble I may be,
He knows me by my name!

Refrain:
He knows me by my name,
He knows me by my name!
That Friend divine is truly mine,--
He knows me by my name!

2 When first I heard His blessed voice,
Sin filled my heart with shame;
But now, forgiven, i rejoice--
He knows me by my name! [Refrain]

3 Tho' trails daily I may meet,
All these my Lord o'ercome;
He leads the way with wounded feet--
He knows me by my name! [Refrain]

4 Tho' I am weak, my Savior knows
The frailty of my frame;
His strength o'ercometh all my foes,--
He knows me by my name! [Refrain]

Coronation Hymns, 1910

Author: William M Lighthall

Lighthall, William M. (Omestown, Canada, ca. 1865--?). Railroad (Delaware & Hudson) employee and telegrapher, 30 years. Moved to Rouses Point, New York, in 1881. Presbyterian Church, Odd Fellows, Mason. Member of Rouses Point School Board, 15+ years (President, Secretary). See: Gabriel, Charles. (1916). Singers and their songs. Chicago: Rodeheaver Co. --Keith C. Clark, DNAH Archives  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: This thought is dearer far to me
Title: He Knows Me By My Name
Author: William M Lighthall
Language: English
Refrain First Line: He knows me by name
Copyright: Public Domain

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Coronation Hymns #63

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Sing Unto the Lord #41

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Song Praises #192

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The Golden Sheaf No. 2 #101

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