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But I Know!

Representative Text

1 They say my Lord was but a man
Who struggled on like you and me
To give the world a perfect plan
Of what a perfect man should be.

Refrain:
But I know He has redeemed me,
From my sin he set me free,
Yes I know He has redeemed me,
For He died on Calvary.

2 They say my Saviour could not be
The Son of God my Lord divine;
That He was but a man like me,
With passion in His heart like mine, [Refrain]

3 They say the world was wiser grown;
He could not suffer in my stead;
Nor could He for my sin atone,
For me His blood could not be shed. [Refrain]

Source: Alexander's Gospel Songs #115

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Author: Fred P. Morris

Born in Ballarat, Australia; died in Parkville, Australia Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: They say my Lord was but a man
Title: But I Know!
Author: Fred P. Morris
Language: English
Refrain First Line: But I know He has redeemed me
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Alexander's Gospel Songs #115

Alexander's Gospel Songs #115
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Alexander's Hymns No. 3 #157

Alexander's Hymns No. 3 #157

Foundation Hymns #d52

Foundation Hymns #d52

Hymnal of the Baltimore Conference on Christian Fundamentals #d59

Hymnal of the Baltimore Conference on Christian Fundamentals #d59
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Life and Service Hymns #17

Life and Service Hymns #17

National Baptist Convention Hymnal #d50

National Baptist Convention Hymnal #d50
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