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Now is done the time of teaching

Now is done the time of teaching

Author: Lydia Baxter
Published in 21 hymnals


Author: Lydia Baxter

Baxter, Lydia, an American Baptist, was b. at Petersburg, N. York, Sep. 2, 1800, married to Mr. Baxter, and d. in N. Y. June 22, 1874. In addition to her Gems by the Wayside, 1855, Mrs. Baxter contributed many hymns to collections for Sunday Schools, and Evangelistic Services. Of these, the following are the best known:— 1. Cast thy net again, my brother. Patient toil. Given in the Royal Diadem, N. Y., 1873. 2. Go, work in my vineyard. Duty. Also given in the Royal Diadem, 1873, and Mr. Sankey's S. & Solos, No. 4. 3. I'm kneeling, Lord, at mercy's gate. Lent. In Coronation Hymns, &c, N. Y., 1879. 4. I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done. Longing for rest. Royal Diadem. 1873. 5. In the fadeless s… Go to person page >

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First Line: Now is done the time of teaching
Author: Lydia Baxter
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 21 of 21)
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Bradbury's Sabbath School Melodies, and Family Choir #119

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Glad Tidings #35b

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Hymns for Sunday Schools #343

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Hymns for Sunday Schools, Youth and Children #527

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Hymns for Sunday Schools, Youth, and Children #527

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Mission Songs #[11a]

Sabbath School Choir #d59

Sunday School Hymn Book #d286

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The Christian Melodist #484

The Golden Harp #d210

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The New England Sabbath School Minstrel #53

The One Key Singer #d31

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The Psalmody #902

The Sabbath Chimes #d179

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The Sabbath School Harp #H143

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The Sabbath School #69

The Sunday School Choir and Superintendent's Assistant #d84

The Union Harp and Revival Chorister. Rev ed. #d247

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The Young People's Chorister #55a

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Young Singer's Friend #351

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