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God Is Near Thee

Author: William Cutter

Cutter, William, born at North Yarmouth, Maine, May 15, 1801, and was removed in childhood to Portland, and educated at Bowdoin College, graduating in 1821. He was subsequently engaged for some time in business in Portland, and again in Brooklyn, New York. Died Feb. 8, 1867. Mr. Cutter, who was a member of the Congregational body, was a deserving writer, who has hitherto missed his due meed of acknowledgment. To his friend Mr. Colesworthy we are indebted for the details of his life and hymnological work. His hymns include:— 1. Thy neighbour? it is he whom thou. Christian Brotherhood. This appeared in the Christian Mirror for May 30, 1828 (Mr. Colesworthy thinks that he set the types for it), and again in Cheever'sAmer… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Listen to the roses
Title: God Is Near Thee
Author: William Cutter
Language: English
Refrain First Line: God is near thee night and day
Copyright: Public Domain

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Junior Christian Endeavor Songs #58

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Song Garland; or, Singing for Jesus #11

Songlets for Sabbath School and Home #d14

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Songs of Grace and Glory #9

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The Diadem #16

The Evergreen #d59

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The New Shining Star #8

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The Shining Star #8

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