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The day is far spent, the evening is nigh

The day is far spent, the evening is nigh

Author: William Bengo Collyer
Published in 13 hymnals

Author: William Bengo Collyer

William Bengo Collyer was born at Blackheath Hill, in 1782, and studied at Homerton College. Before completing his twentieth year he became pastor of a Congregational society at Peckham, continuing in that position through his life. He died in 1854. He received the degree of D.D. from the University of Edinburgh in 1808. For many years he was one of the most popular Dissenting ministers in London. He published many hymns and some works on theology. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

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First Line: The day is far spent, the evening is nigh
Author: William Bengo Collyer
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy #676

A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy #676
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Additional Hymns to the Collection of Hymns for the use of Evangelical Lutheran Churches #676

Additional Hymns to the Collection of Hymns for the use of Evangelical Lutheran Churches #676

Additional Hymns, Designed as a Supplement to Dwight's Psalms & Hymns #d170

Additional Hymns, Designed as a Supplement to Dwight's Psalms & Hymns #d170
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Church Chorals and Choir Studies #192

Church Chorals and Choir Studies #192

Evangelical Musick #d86

Evangelical Musick #d86
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Evangelical Musick #230

Evangelical Musick #230
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The American Vocalist #200b

The American Vocalist #200b
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The Christian Lyre, Volume 1 #133

The Christian Lyre, Volume 1 #133
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The Christian Lyre #133

The Christian Lyre #133
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The Christian Lyre #133

The Christian Lyre #133
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The Virginia Selection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #702

The Virginia Selection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #702

The Wesleyan Harp, a Collection of Hymns and Tunes Suitable for Social Worship. 1st ed. #d117

The Wesleyan Harp, a Collection of Hymns and Tunes Suitable for Social Worship. 1st ed. #d117

Vestry Harp #d41

Vestry Harp #d41
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