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When, dearest Savior, when shall I

When, dearest Savior, when shall I

Author: John Cennick
Published in 12 hymnals


Author: John Cennick

John Cennick was born at Reading, Berkshire, in the year 1717. He became acquainted with Wesley and Whitefield, and preached in the Methodist connection. On the separation of Wesley and Whitefield he joined the latter. In 1745, he attached himself to the Moravians, and made a tour in Germany to fully acquaint himself with the Moravian doctrines. He afterwards ministered in Dublin, and in the north of Ireland. He died in London, in 1755, and was buried in the Moravian Cemetery, Chelsea. He was the author of many hymns, some of which are to be found in every collection. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

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First Line: When, dearest Savior, when shall I
Author: John Cennick
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of the Baptist Church and all lovers of song #242

A Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of the Baptist Church and all lovers of song #242
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A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the United Brethren in Christ #391

A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the United Brethren in Christ #391

A New and Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the Use of the Regular Baptist Church. 10th ed. #d526

A New and Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the Use of the Regular Baptist Church. 10th ed. #d526

Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d1134

Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d1134
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Church Psalmody #H483

Church Psalmody #H483
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Church Psalmody #483

Church Psalmody #483
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Hymns for the Sanctuary and Social Worship #62

Hymns for the Sanctuary and Social Worship #62
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Manual of Christian Psalmody #483

Manual of Christian Psalmody #483

Massachusetts Sabbath School Hymn Book #d205

Massachusetts Sabbath School Hymn Book #d205

Melodies of the Church #d1087

Melodies of the Church #d1087
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Psalms and Hymns #490

Psalms and Hymns #490
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The Sabbath School Melodist #116

The Sabbath School Melodist #116
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