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O what a bright and blessed world

O what a bright and blessed world

Author: Sir Edward Denny
Published in 8 hymnals

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Author: Sir Edward Denny

Denny, Sir Edward, Bart . Sir Edward Denny, son of Sir E. Denny, 4th baronet, of Tralee Castle, County of Kerry, was born 2 Oct., 1796, and succeeded his father in August, 1831. He is a member of the Plymouth Brethren, and has contributed largely to their hymnody. His first publication, in which many of his hymns appeared, was A Selection of Hymns, Lond. Central Tract Depot, 1839. This was followed by Hymns & Poems , Lond., 1848 (third ed., 1870). He has also published several prose works. Many of his hymns are popular, and are in extensive use as:—" A pilgrim through this lonely world"; "Bride of the Lamb, rejoice, rejoice"; “Bright with all His crowns of glory"; “Light of the lonely pilgrim's heart”; "Sweet feast of love d… Go to person page >

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First Line: O what a bright and blessed world
Author: Sir Edward Denny
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Selection of Psalms and Hymns for ... Diocese of Nova Scotia. 3rd ed. #d269

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns for ... Diocese of Nova Scotia. 3rd ed. #d269

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of the Diocese of Nova Scotia. 3rd ed. #d269

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of the Diocese of Nova Scotia. 3rd ed. #d269

Gospel Hymns #d414

Gospel Hymns #d414
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Hymns of the Church, Ancient and Modern #101

Hymns of the Church, Ancient and Modern #101
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Hymns of Worship #535

Hymns of Worship #535

The Bible Hymn Book #d183

The Bible Hymn Book #d183
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The Harp #695

The Harp #695
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The Harp. 2nd ed. #a695

The Harp. 2nd ed. #a695
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