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O Sun of Justice (fill our hearts) 24 Aug 2013 | 07:40 pm
This hymn was translated from a 6th century Latin text by Dominican priest Frank C Quinn. It has been used in both Canada and New Zealand. The current copyright status is unknown. It is not the sam...
Daily Daily Sing to Mary 17 Aug 2013 | 02:30 pm
This Marian hymn was translated to English by Fr Henry Bittleston - although Fr Faber may also have made a translation. Early publications (from 1870 on) often say it came from a Latin work (Omni Die ...
Blessed Assurance 17 Aug 2013 | 01:21 pm
This hymn was written by Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby (1820-1915), to a tune by by Phoebe P. Knapp which has come to be called ASSURANCE. It has meter 9 10.9 9 with refrain. The words are based on Heb...
Once More my Soul 17 Aug 2013 | 01:18 pm
This hymn was written by American evangelist Daniel Wesbster Whittle ( 1840 - 1901) - although he initially published under the name El Nathan. Based on Isaiah 12:2, It is set to the tune "I WILL" wri...
Mother of Christ 17 Aug 2013 | 01:11 pm
This hymn is associated with Novenas to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The author is unclear: The 1920 St Gregory Hymn book (editor Nicola A. Montani) credits it to Nicola A. Montani. (ref), while the 19...
When we walk with the Lord (Trust and Obey) 17 Aug 2013 | 01:07 pm
This hymn was written by John H. Sammis in 1887. With meter: 6.6.9.6.6.9. with chorus, it is set to the tune TRUST AND OBEY by Daniel Brink Towner (1850-1919) Read more »
Micah's Theme (Hear then what Yahweh asks of you) 11 Aug 2013 | 05:32 am
This hymn is a setting of Micah 6:1 (the chorus) and a number of New Testament quotes. It is attributed to "A Kelly", but does not appear to have been published anywhere. The meter is irregular, with...
Come, Christians Join to Sing 9 Aug 2013 | 02:07 pm
This hymn was written by Christian Henry Bateman (1813-1889), in 1843, based on the first two verses of Psalm 95. The original wording was "Come Children Join to Sing", but it was adopted as an all-ag...
Father Within Your House Today / Father Within Thy House Today 9 Aug 2013 | 01:42 pm
This wedding hymn was written by Englishman Robert Hugh Benson (1871-1914). With meter of 8.8.8.8.88, tunes that it has been set to include: ST CATHERINE by Henri Hemi SURREY Read more »
Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep / The Good Shepherd 4 Aug 2013 | 01:47 pm
This hymn by Jane Elizabeth Leeson was first published in 1842, as a poem with three eight-line verses, entitled "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me". Today, lines 5-8 of the...
