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The Lord Our Righteousness

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Author: James Montgomery

James Montgomery (b. Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, 1771; d. Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, 1854), the son of Moravian parents who died on a West Indies mission field while he was in boarding school, Montgomery inherited a strong religious bent, a passion for missions, and an independent mind. He was editor of the Sheffield Iris (1796-1827), a newspaper that sometimes espoused radical causes. Montgomery was imprisoned briefly when he printed a song that celebrated the fall of the Bastille and again when he described a riot in Sheffield that reflected unfavorably on a military commander. He also protested against slavery, the lot of boy chimney sweeps, and lotteries. Associated with Christians of various persuasions, Montgomery supported missio… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: In Thy presence we appear
Title: The Lord Our Righteousness
Author: James Montgomery
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Collection of Hymns for the use of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in America #45

A Collection of Hymns for the use of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in America #45
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A Selection of Hymns, adapted to the devotions of the closet, the family, and the social circle; and containing subjects appropriate to the monthly concerns of prayer for the success... #289

A Selection of Hymns, adapted to the devotions of the closet, the family, and the social circle; and containing subjects appropriate to the monthly concerns of prayer for the success... #289

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns for ... Diocese of Nova Scotia. 3rd ed. #d154

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns for ... Diocese of Nova Scotia. 3rd ed. #d154

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of the Diocese of Nova Scotia. 3rd ed. #d155

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of the Diocese of Nova Scotia. 3rd ed. #d155
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African Methodist Episcopal hymn and tune book #546b

African Methodist Episcopal hymn and tune book #546b

Chapel Hymns #d265

Chapel Hymns #d265
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Church Melodies #478

Church Melodies #478
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Church Psalmist #228

Church Psalmist #228
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Church Psalmist #228

Church Psalmist #228
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Church Psalmist #228

Church Psalmist #228
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Church Psalmody #319

Church Psalmody #319

Compilation of Hymns for the Use of the Churches of the Christian Union #d348

Compilation of Hymns for the Use of the Churches of the Christian Union #d348
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Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #991

Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #991
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Evangelical Hymns #43

Evangelical Hymns #43
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Hymns for the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. ed. #45

Hymns for the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. ed. #45
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New Hymn and Tune book #333d

New Hymn and Tune book #333d
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New Hymn and Tune Book #333d

New Hymn and Tune Book #333d
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Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #H2

Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #H2
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Seamen's Hymns #228

Seamen's Hymns #228

Seamen's Hymns and Devotional Assistant #d303

Seamen's Hymns and Devotional Assistant #d303
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Social Psalmist #228

Social Psalmist #228
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Songs for Social and Public Worship #S44

Songs for Social and Public Worship #S44
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Spiritual Songs for Social Worship #195

Spiritual Songs for Social Worship #195
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Spiritual Songs for Social Worship #195

Spiritual Songs for Social Worship #195
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Spiritual Songs for Social Worship #195

Spiritual Songs for Social Worship #195
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The African Methodist Episcopal Hymn and Tune Book #546b

The African Methodist Episcopal Hymn and Tune Book #546b

The American Hymn and Tune Book #d337

The American Hymn and Tune Book #d337

The Church Hymn Book #d250

The Church Hymn Book #d250
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The Clifton Chapel Collection of "Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs" #1015

The Clifton Chapel Collection of "Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs" #1015

The College Hymn and Tune Book #d59

The College Hymn and Tune Book #d59
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The Devotional Chimes #212c

The Devotional Chimes #212c
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The Great Redemption #279

The Great Redemption #279
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The Heart and Voice #297b

The Heart and Voice #297b

The Praise #d126

The Praise #d126
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The Saint's Harp #5

The Saint's Harp #5

The School Psalter #d138

The School Psalter #d138
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