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Not he whose baseless hope relies

Not he whose baseless hope relies

Author: Edmund Butcher
Published in 8 hymnals

Author: Edmund Butcher

Butcher, Edmund, born at Colchester, Essex, in 1757, and brought up as a linen-draper. After undergoing a preliminary training for the Unitarian Ministry, he was appointed to the charge of Leather Lane Chapel, Holborn, in 1789. From thence he removed to Sidbury Vale, Sidmouth, in 1798. Died April 14, 1822. Memoir in the Christian Moderator, 1827. His works include Picture of Sidmouth; Tour through various parts of England; Sermons, to which are added suitable Hymns, 1798; and the Substance of the Holy Scriptures Methodized, 1801. His hymns were given in the two latter works, in the Protestant Dissenters’ Magazine (of which he was some time editor); in Kippis's Collection, 1795; the Christian Guardian, 1802-1808; Aspland's Selection, 1810… Go to person page >

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First Line: Not he whose baseless hope relies
Author: Edmund Butcher
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Collection of Hymns #274

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Social and Private Worship #CCXXXIX

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #265

Christian Psalms and Hymns to Aid in Public and Private Devotion #d616

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Hymns for the Sanctuary #394

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The Christian Psalmist #383

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The Springfield Collection of Hymns for Sacred Worship #288

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