Bury Thy Sins at the Fountain

Would you from burdens and sorrows be free?

Author: Lewis E. Jones
Tune: [Would you from burdens and sorrows be free]
Published in 4 hymnals

Author: Lewis E. Jones

Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Would you from burdens and sorrows be free?
Title: Bury Thy Sins at the Fountain
Author: Lewis E. Jones
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Bury thy sins at the fountain
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gospel Hosannas #170

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Hosannas to the King #48

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Hosannas to the King #48

Songs for the Soul Winner #d111

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