Blessed Stranger

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In the paths of sin I traveled

Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman
Tune: [In the paths of sin I traveled]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 In the paths of sin I travelled,
Laden with my woe;
Naught of rest or comfort gaining,
Naught could peace bestow.
Lo! I met a sweet-voiced stranger,
Knew not whence he came,
Till his nail-scarred hands he offered,
Then I knew his name.

Refrain:
Blessed stranger, now a friend,
Dearer far than earth can show;
Kindness he will e’er extend,
Want or fear I ne’er shall know.

2 All unworthy of his favor,
I to him have come;
Rest form all my weary labor,
I shall find at home.
Priceless are his gifts of mercy,
Grace and pardon free;
Pure and earnest my devotion
To his cause shall be. [Refrain]

3 He’s the chief among ten thousand,
Altogether mine;
Heart and soul I give forever
To this Friend divine.
Ev’ry day I’m sweetly learning
Of his tenderness,
Flow’rs are in my pathway springing,
As the miles grow less. [Refrain]

Source: Triumphant Songs No.3 #103

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Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman

Anzentia Igene (Angie) Perry Chapman, 1849-1889. Born near Lansing, MI, Angie was the wife of Free Methodist minister, Edwin W. Chapman. They had three children. She helped on his evangelism tours and rural preaching circuits. They worked in Sparta, MI, and helped found the first Free Methodist church in Grand Rapids, MI. She also wrote hymn lyrics. In 1888 they followed an evangelistic tour of Kansas, and them moved to Isabella County, MI. She died in Mt. Pleasant, MI. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	In the paths of sin I traveled
Title:	Blessed Stranger
Author:	Mrs. E. W. Chapman
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Blessed stranger, now a friend
Copyright:	Public Domain