Come, saints, and sing in sweet accord

Come, saints, and sing in sweet accord

Author: John Kent
Tune: ELIZABETHTOWN (Kingsley)
Published in 5 hymnals

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Author: John Kent

Kent, John, was born at Bideford, Devonshire, Dec. 1766, and died Nov. 15, 1843. As a working shipwright his opportunities for acquiring the education and polish necessary for the production of refined verse were naturally limited. His hymns are strongly worded, very earnest and simple, and intensely Calvinistic. A few were published in Samuel Reece's Collection, 1799. The first edition of his Collection of Original Gospel Hymns, was published in 1803, and the 10th edition, with "The Author's Experience," in verse, 264 hymns, 15 longer pieces, and a Life by his Son in 1861. The Calvinistic teaching so prominent in his hymns has restricted their use to a limited number of collections. The greatest use made of them in modern hymnbooks has bee… Go to person page >

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First Line: Come, saints, and sing in sweet accord
Author: John Kent
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Collection of Hymns, intended for the use of the citizens of Zion, whose privilege it is to sing the high praises of God, while passing through the wilderness, to their glorious inheritance above. #108

A Collection of Hymns, intended for the use of the citizens of Zion, whose privilege it is to sing the high praises of God, while passing through the wilderness, to their glorious inheritance above. #108

A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #411

A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #411
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The Baptist Hymn Book #257

The Baptist Hymn Book #257

The Ebenezer Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, with an appendix Consisting of Miscellaneous Pieces. 6th ed. #d102

The Ebenezer Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, with an appendix Consisting of Miscellaneous Pieces. 6th ed. #d102

The Good Old Songs #721

The Good Old Songs #721
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