Excellence of Faith

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Faith is the Christian's prop

Author: Anonymous
Published in 27 hymnals

Author: Anonymous

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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

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Notes

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)

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