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Jesus, Great Redeemer

Jesus, great Redeemer, Source of life divine

Author: Ada Cambridge
Published in 2 hymnals


Author: Ada Cambridge

Cross, Ada, née Cambridge, daughter of Henry Cambridge, born at St. Germaine, Norfolk, Nov. 21, 1844, and married, in 1869, to George Frederick Cross, who, in 1870, took Holy Orders as a curate in England, and subsequently, after holding various curacies in Australia, became, in 1877, Incumbent of Coleraine, in the diocese of Ballarat. Her works include Hymns on the Holy Communion, 1866; Hymns on the Litany, 1865, &c.; and she has also contributed to Lays of the Pious Minstrels, 1862; English Lyrics, &c.; and published a prose story, "The Two Surplices,” 1865, and tales in various magazines. Her hymns have attained to some popularity, and are characterized by great sweetness and purity of rhythm, combined with naturalness and simplicity.… Go to person page >

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First Line: Jesus, great Redeemer, Source of life divine
Title: Jesus, Great Redeemer
Author: Ada Cambridge
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Spirit of Praise #88

The Spirit of Praise #88
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Worship Song #718

Worship Song #718
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