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Oh! Viens, Jour du Seigneur

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Author: Robert Balganie Young Scott (1899- )

Scott, Robert Balgarnie Young. (Toronto, Ontario, July 18, 1899--November 1, 1987). United Church. University of Toronto, B.A., 1922; M.A., 1924; Ph.D., 1928. Pastorate at Long Branch, Ont., 1926-1928; professor of Old Testament at Union College (Vancouver), 1928-1931; United Theological College (Montreal), 1931-1955; Princeton University, 1955-1968; also dean of divinity at McGill University (Montreal), 1945-1955. Published many translations of, and commentaries on, Old Testament material, as well as on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Most of his hymns date from his years in Montreal. --Hugh D. McKellar, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

Translator: Flossette Du Pasquier

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Text Information

First Line: Oh! viens, jour du Seigneur
Title: Oh! Viens, Jour du Seigneur
English Title: O Day of God draw nigh
Author: Robert Balganie Young Scott (1899- )
Translator: Flossette Du Pasquier
Meter: 6.6.8.6
Language: French
Publication Date: 2001
Copyright: © Cantate Domino, éd. 1963

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