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Pressing Forward, Reaching Forward

Author: S. C. Lowry

Lowry, Somerset Corry, M.A., son of James Corry Lowry, Q.C., of Rockdale, Dungannon, Ireland, b. in 1855, and educated at Repton and Trin. Hall, Camb., B.A. 1877, M.A. 1880. Ordained in 1879 to the Curacy of Doncaster. Subsequently Vicar of North Holmwood, Surrey, 1891-1900, and of St. Augustin's, Bournemouth, from 1900. He has published The Work of the Holy Spirit, 1894; Convalescence, 1897; Lessons from the Passion, 1899, &c. His hymns include:— 1. Behold, Lord! how the nations rage, [In Time of War.] Written "For Use during the War between Russia and Japan," in 1904, and printed as a leaflet by Jarvis & Co., Bournemouth. 2. Lord, while afar our brothers fight. [In Time of War.] Written at Holmwood, Surrey, in 1899, after… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Pressing forward, reaching forward
Title: Pressing Forward, Reaching Forward
Author: S. C. Lowry
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Pressing forward, pressing forward
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Hymnal and Service Book for Sunday Schools, Day Schools, Guilds, Brotherhoods, etc. #519

A Hymnal and Service Book for Sunday Schools, Day Schools, Guilds, Brotherhoods, etc. #519
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In Excelsis #841

In Excelsis #841
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In Excelsis #a841

In Excelsis #a841
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The Church Hymnal with Canticles #575

The Church Hymnal with Canticles #575
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The Endeavor Hymnal #134

The Endeavor Hymnal #134
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