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The Longer I Serve Him

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Author: Bill Gaither

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Text Information

First Line: Since I started for the kingdom
Title: The Longer I Serve Him
Author: Bill Gaither
Meter: 8.6.8.11 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: The longer I serve him, the sweeter he grows
Copyright: © Copyright 1965 William J. Gaither, Inc. All rights controlled by Gaither Copyright Management.

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 9 of 9)

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #374

Bible Truth Hymns #534

Hymns for Worship #606

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #979

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #332

Sing Joyfully #500

Audio

The Celebration Hymnal #520

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #518

Worship His Majesty #657

Include 3 pre-1979 instances
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