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Ah tell me no more

Author: John Gambold

Gambold, John, M.A., was b. April 10, 1711, at Puncheston, Pembrokeshire, where his father was vicar. Educated at Christ Church, Oxford, where he graduated B.A. in 1730, M.A. in 1734. Taking Holy Orders, he became, about 1739, Vicar of Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire, but resigned his living in Oct. 1742, and joined the United Brethren [Moravians], by whom lie was chosen one of their bishops in 1754. He d. at Haverfordwest, Sept. 13, 1771. He published an edition of the Greek Testament; Maxims and Theological Ideas; Sermons, and a dramatic poem called Ignatius. About 26 translations and 18 original hymns in the Moravian Hymn Books are assigned to him. One or two of his hymns, which were published by the Wesleys, have been claimed for them, bu… Go to person page >

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First Line: Ah tell me no more
Author: John Gambold
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymns for Christian Melody #521

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Juvenile Songs #27

New Starry Crown for the Sabbath School #d2

Prayer Meeting, Revival, and Union Hymns #d1

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Spiritual Songs for Social Worship #68

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Spiritual Songs for Social Worship #68

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Spiritual Songs for Social Worship #68

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The Lyrica #516

The Sacred Lyre #d2

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