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Children, think on Jesus' love

Children, think on Jesus' love

Author: John Buckworth
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: John Buckworth

Buckworth, John, born at Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, Jan, 16, 1779, and died April 2, 1835. On taking Holy Orders he became Curate of Dowsbury, and subsequently Vicar of the same parish. He published Hymns for Sunday Schools (3rd edition 1814, 10th edition 1830). This collection of 100 hymns contained a few originals by Buckworth. Of those hymns, most of which are from the 3rd edition 1814, the following are still in common use:— 1. Assembled in our school to-day. Opening of a Sunday School. This hymn has long been regarded, both in Great Britain and America, as anonymous. 2. Children of God, 0 blessed name. Adoption. In several collections, including the Leeds Sunday School Hymn Book, 1833 to 1865; Common Praise, 1879, an… Go to person page >

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First Line: Children, think on Jesus' love
Author: John Buckworth
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

A Selection of Hymns for the Use of Church of England Sunday Schools, Bible Classes ... New ed. #d42

A Selection of Hymns for the Use of Church of England Sunday Schools, Bible Classes ... New ed. #d42
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Hymns for Youth, Suitable to be Used in Sabbath and Parochial Schools #54

Hymns for Youth, Suitable to be Used in Sabbath and Parochial Schools #54

The Child's Prayer and Hymn Book #d8

The Child's Prayer and Hymn Book #d8
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The Presbyterian Juvenile Psalmodist #214

The Presbyterian Juvenile Psalmodist #214

The Sabbath Chimes #d25

The Sabbath Chimes #d25
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