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- ↑ Kenneth W. Osbeck - 101 Hymn Stories -1982 Page 64 "Dr. Smith gives the following account of the writing of "Deeper and Deeper" in his book, The Story of My Hymns: "the melody of this hymn sang itself into my heart and with it the words, 'Into the heart of Jesus, deeper and deeper I go."
- ↑ Kenneth W. Osbeck 25 Most Treasured Gospel Hymn Stories -1999 Page 30 "Evangelist Billy Graham, who spoke at Dr. Smith's funeral in 1986, paid him this tribute: "The name Oswald J. Smith ... Oswald J. Smith Deeper and Deeper "
- ↑ Paul L. King God's Healing Arsenal 2011 "Oswald J. Smith, the great preacher of People's Church in Toronto, wrote a hymn, "Into the love of Jesus, deeper and deeper "
- ↑ John Morris How Firm a Foundation 1999 "The rich old hymn "Deeper and Deeper" reflects this heart cry. Into the heart of Jesus, deeper and deeperI go,"
- ↑ "Deeper and Deeper". www.hymnalaccompanist.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Deeper and Deeper". Hymnary.org. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
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