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How Long, O Lord

Author: Horatius Bonar

Horatius Bonar was born at Edinburgh, in 1808. His education was obtained at the High School, and the University of his native city. He was ordained to the ministry, in 1837, and since then has been pastor at Kelso. In 1843, he joined the Free Church of Scotland. His reputation as a religious writer was first gained on the publication of the "Kelso Tracts," of which he was the author. He has also written many other prose works, some of which have had a very large circulation. Nor is he less favorably known as a religious poet and hymn-writer. The three series of "Hymns of Faith and Hope," have passed through several editions. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: How long, O Lord, our God
Title: How Long, O Lord
Author: Horatius Bonar
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 11 of 11)

Gospel Gems #d54

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Hymn-Book of the Evangelical Association #727

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International Song Service #149a

New Standard Singer #d97

New Standard Singer, Pt. 1-7 #d99

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Our New Hymnal #479

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Song Sermons for General Use and Special Services #30

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Temperance Chimes #95

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The Christian Hymnal #337

The Evangelical Hymn and Tune Book #d281

The Gospel Hymnal #d240

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