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If only I have Thee

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Translator: George W. Bethune

Bethune, George Washington, D.D. A very eminent divine of the Reformed Dutch body, born in New York, 1805, graduated at Dickinson Coll., Carlisle, Phila., 1822, and studied theology at Princeton. In 1827 he was appointed Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church, Rinebeck, New York. In 1830 passed to Utica, in 1834 to Philadelphia, and in 1850 to the Brooklyn Heights, New York. In 1861 he visited Florence, Italy, for his health, and died in that city, almost suddenly after preaching, April 27, 1862. His Life and Letters were edited by A. R. Van Nest, 1867. He was offered the Chancellorship of New York University, and the Provostship of the University of Pennsylvania, both of which he declined. His works include The Fruits of the Spirit, 1839; Ser… Go to person page >

Author: Novalis

Pseudonym of Georg Friedrich Phillip von Hardenberg. Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: If only I have Thee
German Title: Wenn ich Ihn nur habe
Translator: George W. Bethune
Author: Novalis
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 6 of 6)
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A Handy Book of Old and Familiar Hymns #143

A Handy Book of Old and Familiar Hymns #143
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Christ in Song #502

Christ in Song #502
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Heavenward #88

Heavenward #88
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Offices of Worship and Hymns #1227

Offices of Worship and Hymns #1227
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Songs for Sunday Schools and Gospel Meetings #92

Songs for Sunday Schools and Gospel Meetings #92
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The Liturgy and the Offices of Worship and Hymns of the American Province of the Unitas Fratrum, or the Moravian Church #1227

The Liturgy and the Offices of Worship and Hymns of the American Province of the Unitas Fratrum, or the Moravian Church #1227
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