Heaven Came Down (Piano Hymn Instrumental Arrangement w/ Lyrics, Hymnwriter J. Peterson)

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This song, found in many hymnals, was written by John Peterson, who was an American World War II pilot and prolific songwriter, with over 1000 hymns and songs to his name, including "Surely Goodness and Mercy," "Spring of Living Water," and "It Took a Miracle." This song has 3 stanzas attributed to it; I included 2 in this playthrough. All 3 are below:

O what a wonderful, wonderful day, day I will never forget;
After I’d wandered in darkness away, Jesus my Savior I met.
O what a tender, compassionate friend, He met the need of my heart;
Shadows dispelling, with joy I am telling, He made all the darkness depart.

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Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, (filled my soul)
When at the cross the Savior made me whole; (made me whole)
My sins were washed away and my night was turned to day,
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul! (filled my soul)

Born of the Spirit with life from above into God’s family divine,
Justified fully thru Calvary’s love, O what a standing is mine!
And the transaction so quickly was made, when as a sinner I came,
Took of the offer, of grace He did proffer, He saved me, O praise His dear
name!

Chorus

Now I’ve a hope that will surely endure after the passing of time;
I have a future in heaven for sure there in those mansions sublime.
And it’s because of that wonderful day, when at the cross I believed;
Riches eternal and blessings supernal, from His precious hand I received.

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