Jesus, Jesus, Life the Fountain

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Author: Hieronymus Annoni

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Translator: John J. Overholt

John J. Overholt was born to an Amish family of limited means in the state of Ohio in 1918. As a child he was soon introduced to his father's personal collection of gospel songs and hymns, which was to have a marked influence on his later life. With his twin brother Joe, he early was exposed to the Amish-Mennonite tradition hymn-singing and praising worship. An early career in Christian service led to a two-year period of relief work in the country of Poland following World War II. During that interim he began to gather many European songs and hymns as a personal hobby, not realizing that these selections would become invaluable to The Christian Hymnary which was begun in 1960 and completed twelve years later in 1972, with a compilation… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Jesus, Jesus, Life, the fountain
Title: Jesus, Jesus, Life the Fountain
German Title: Jesu, Jesu, Brunn des Lebens
Author: Hieronymus Annoni
Translator: John J. Overholt (1970)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
Language: English

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The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #398

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