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[I was once far away from the Saviour]

Appears in 67 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: C. J. Butler Incipit: 55111 32165 55111 Used With Text: A Sinner like Me!

Author: C. J. B. Appears in 132 hymnals First Line: I was once far away from the Saviour Lyrics: 1 I was once far away from the Saviour, And as vile as a sinner could be; I wondered if Christ, the Redeemer, Could save a poor sinner like me. 2 I wandered on in the darkness, Not a ray of light could I see, And the tho't filled my heart with sadness, There's no help for a sinner like me. 3 And then in that dark, lonely hour, A voice sweetly whispered to me, Saying Christ, the Redeemer, has power To save a poor sinner like me. 4 I listened, and lo! 'twas the Savior Who was speaking so kindly to me; I cried, I'm the chief of sinners, Oh, save a poor sinner like me. 5 I then fully trusted in Jesus, And, oh, what a joy came to me! My heart was filled with his praises, For saving a sinner like me. 6 No longer in darkness I'm walking, For the light is now shining on me, And now unto others I'm telling How he saved a poor sinner like me. 7 And when life's journey is over, And I the dear Saviour shall see, I'll praise him for ever and ever, For saving a sinner like me. Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted; Living His Life Joy of Salvation; Special Selections Solos Used With Tune: [I was once far away from the Saviour]

Einen Sünder wie mich

Author: C. J. B.; W. R. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Einst war ich gar weit von dem Heiland Used With Tune: [Einst war ich gar weit von dem Heiland]

Ein Sünder wie ich

Author: E. C. Magaret; C. J. B. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Einst war ich von Jesu geschieden Used With Tune: [Einst war ich von Jesu geschieden]

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I Was Once Far Away From the Savior

Author: Charles J. Butler Hymnal: A. M. E. C. Hymnal #527 (1954) Languages: English Tune Title: [I was once far away from the Savior]

I was once far away from the Saviour

Author: C. J. Butler Hymnal: The Canadian Hymnal #62 (1895) Languages: English Tune Title: [I was once far away from the Saviour]

I was once far away from the Saviour

Author: C. J. Butler Hymnal: The Canadian Hymnal #62 (1889) Languages: English Tune Title: [I was once far away from the Saviour]

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Charles J. Butler

Person Name: C. J. B. Author of "A Sinner Like Me" in Christ in Song Charles J Butler USA 1860- Butler, a Methodist, speaks of a voyage he took from his home, Camden, NJ, as a bachelor, to Britain around 1894, stating he roamed around the British Isles for 14 months through Scotland, Ireland, Britain, and Paris, dealing with ship stewards, street urchins, and visiting famous sights. He wrote about his trip in 1901. He later resided in Philadephia and was a salesman and musician. He wrote “Heart Melodies #3” with Charles Bentley (1897). He is possibly the listed secretary of the YMCA in Philadelphia in 1920. John Perry