The Gospel Psalmist #344
Display Title: Excellence of Faith First Line: Faith is the Christian's prop Author: Anonymous Date: 1861 Subject: Repentance and Faith |
The Gospel Psalmist #344
First Line: | Faith is the Christian's prop |
Title: | Excellence of Faith |
Author: | Anonymous |
Meter: | 6.6.8.6.8.8 |
Source: | Christian Watchman |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
Faith is the Christian's prop. [Faith.] This hymn appeared in the Evangelical Magazine Supplement, 1826, with the signature "F." It was repeated in the American Baptist Psalmist, 1843, No. 512, and other collections, including some in Great Britain. In the Sabbath Hymn Book, 1858, and later collections, "Faith is the polar star" begins with stanza ii. of this hymn.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)