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Now Is the Time

Pluck the rose while blooming

Author: Ambrose N. Blatchford
Published in 3 hymnals

Author: Ambrose N. Blatchford

Blatchford, Ambrose Nichols, B.A., born at Plymouth, 1842, and educated for the Unitarian Ministry at Manchester New College, London. He also graduated at the London University as B.A. In 1866, he became junior colleague to the late Rev. William James, Minister of Lewin's Mead Meeting, Bristol, and on the death of Mr. James, in 1876, the sole pastor. Mr. Blatchford's hymns were written for the Sunday School anniversary services at Lewin's Mead Meeting, on the dates given below, and were adapted to existing melodies. They were first printed as fly-leaves and include:— 1. A gladsome hymn of praise we sing. Praise. 1876. 2. Awake to the duty, prepare for the strife. Duty. 1878. 3. Lord, without Thy constant blessing. Divine Help. 1… Go to person page >

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First Line: Pluck the rose while blooming
Title: Now Is the Time
Author: Ambrose N. Blatchford
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Book of Hymns and Tunes #169

A Book of Hymns and Tunes #169

Hymns and Tunes for the Sunday School, the Congregation and the Home #d135

Hymns and Tunes for the Sunday School, the Congregation and the Home #d135

Universal Hymns #100

Universal Hymns #100
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