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Christ our Guide

Ever be near our side

Author: Clement of Alexandria
Published in 3 hymnals

Author: Clement of Alexandria

Clemens, Titus Flavins (Clemens Alexandrinus), St. Clement of Alexandria, was born possibly at Athens (although on this point there is no certain information) about A.D. 170. His full name, Titus Flavins Clemens, is given by Eusebius (H. E., vi. 13) and Photius (Cod. Ill), but of his parentage there is no record. Studious, and anxious to satisfy his mind on the highest subjects, he is said to have been a Stoic and Eclectic, and a seeker after truth amongst Greek, Assyrian, Egyptian, and Jewish teachers. He himself enumerates six teachers of eminence under whom he studied the "true tradition of the blessed doctrine of the holy apostles." At Alexandria he came under the teaching of Pantsenus, and embraced Christianity, Pantsenus being at the… Go to person page >

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First Line: Ever be near our side
Title: Christ our Guide
Author: Clement of Alexandria
Copyright: Public Domain
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Hymn and Tune Book, for the Church and the Home #426

Hymn and Tune Book, for the Church and the Home #426
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Melodies and Hymns for Divine Service in Appleton Chapel #a188

Melodies and Hymns for Divine Service in Appleton Chapel #a188
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Social Hymns and Tunes, for the Conference and Prayer Meeting, and the Home with services and prayers #188

Social Hymns and Tunes, for the Conference and Prayer Meeting, and the Home with services and prayers #188
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