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The Social and Sabbath School Hymn-Book. (5th ed.)

Publication Date: 1854 Publisher: J. M. Fitch Publication Place: Oberlin, Oh. Editors: George N. Allen, A. M.; J. M. Fitch
The Social and Sabbath School Hymn-Book. (5th ed.)

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Again, from calm and sweet repose

Appears in 35 hymnals
Again, from calm and sweet repose
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Almighty God! in humble prayer

Appears in 110 hymnals
Almighty God! in humble prayer
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A charge to keep I have

Appears in 1,355 hymnals
A charge to keep I have

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Holy Bible! book divine!

Hymnal: SSSH1854 #1 (1854)
Holy Bible! book divine!
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How precious is the book divine

Hymnal: SSSH1854 #2 (1854)
How precious is the book divine
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Father of mercies! in thy word

Hymnal: SSSH1854 #3 (1854)
Father of mercies! in thy word

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George Nelson Allen

1812 - 1877 Person Name: George N. Allen, A. M. Editor of "" in The Social and Sabbath School Hymn-Book. (5th ed.) George Nelson Allen (1812-1871), studied at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Oh OH and with Lowell Mason in Boston. Allen gave a strong musical foundation to Oberlin College in its earliest years; in addition to being Professor of Music he also served as Professor of Geology and Natural History, Secretary and Treasurer. In 1835 he compiled The Oberlin Social and Sabbath Hymn Book, in which appeared his most well known tune MAITLAND (also known as CROSS AND CROWN or WESTERN MELODY) with the text "Must Jesus bear the cross alone?". This was adapted by Thomas A. Dorsey in 1938 for his hymn "Precious Lord, take my hand". hand." He composed anthems and wrote some additional music for Isaac Woodbury's Oratorio "Absalom." He compiled a small 3" x 4" hymnal that every student should keep in his pocket that went through several printings. Mary Louise VanDyke
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J. M. Fitch

Publisher of "" in The Social and Sabbath School Hymn-Book. (5th ed.)
J. M. Fitch