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Be Not Faithless

Author: James L. Nicholson

James L Nicholson United Kingdom/USA 1828-1876. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States around age 25. He lived in Philadelphia, PA, worked as a postal clerk, and was a member of the Wharton Street Methodist Episcopal Church there for about 20 years, where he taught Sunday school, led singing in church, and assisted in evangelical work. This was also hymn writer, William J Kirkpatrick’s, church. Around 1871 he moved to Washington, DC, and worked as a postal clerk there. In addition to his hymn writing, he also wrote several books, one on birds and their care, one on forensic medicine. He died in Washington, DC, but was buried in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Be not faithless, but believing
Title: Be Not Faithless
Author: James L. Nicholson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Ask for pardon, He will give it
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Gems of Praise (Choice Collection of Sacred Melodies) #d13

Gems of Praise (Choice Collection of Sacred Melodies) #d13

New Spiritual Songs #152

New Spiritual Songs #152
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Pearls of Gospel Song #137

Pearls of Gospel Song #137
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Spiritual Songs No. 2 #72

Spiritual Songs No. 2 #72
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Words of Life #124

Words of Life #124
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