The beam that shines from Zion hill

The beam that shines from Zion hill

Author: Michael Bruce
Tune: CREDITON (Clark)
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Michael Bruce

Bruce, Michael, son of a Scottish weaver, was born at Kinnesswood, Portmoak, Kinrossshire, Scotland, March 27,1746, and educated at the village school, Edinburgh University (where he first became acquainted with John Logan), and the Theological Hall of the Associate Synod, held at Kinross, under the Rev. John Swanston, intending ultimately to enter the ministry, a hope which was frustrated by his untimely death. To assist in procuring University fees and maintenance he for some time conducted a school, during the recess, at Gairney Bridge, and subsequently at Forrest Mill, near Tillicoultry. Whilst yet a student he died at Kinnesswood, July 5th, 1767. [Also, see Logan, John] The names of Michael Bruce and John Logan are brought together… Go to person page >

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First Line: The beam that shines from Zion hill
Author: Michael Bruce
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Source: Scottish Paraphrases
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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