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Almighty One!

Author: John Bowring

James Bowring was born at Exeter, in 1792. He possessed at an early age a remarkable power of attaining languages, and acquired some reputation by his metrical translations of foreign poems. He became editor of "The Westminster Review" in 1825, and was elected to Parliament in 1835. In 1849, he was appointed Consul at Canton, and in 1854, was made Governor of Hong Kong, and received the honour of knighthood. He is the author of some important works on politics and travel, and is the recipient of several testimonials from foreign governments and societies. His poems and hymns have also added to his reputation. His "Matins and Vespers" have passed through many editions. In religion he is a Unitarian. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charl… Go to person page >

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First Line: Almighty one, I bend in dust before Thee
Title: Almighty One!
Author: John Bowring
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Church Music, a Collection of Hymn Tunes. #d6

Church Music, a Collection of Hymn Tunes. #d6
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Hymns for the Church of Christ (3rd thousand) #110

Hymns for the Church of Christ (3rd thousand) #110
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Hymns for the Church of Christ. (6th thousand) #110

Hymns for the Church of Christ. (6th thousand) #110
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One Hundred Gospel Hymns #74

One Hundred Gospel Hymns #74
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Song-Land Messenger Complete #172

Song-Land Messenger Complete #172
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Song-Land Messenger Complete #172

Song-Land Messenger Complete #172

The Saints' Harp #d44

The Saints' Harp #d44

The Tabernacle #d8

The Tabernacle #d8
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