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When earthly comforts die

When earthly comforts die

Author: Benjamin Beddome (1818)
Published in 8 hymnals

Author: Benjamin Beddome

Benjamin Beddome was born at Henley-in Arden, Warwickshire, January 23, 1717. His father was a Baptist minister. He studied at various places, and began preaching in 1740. He was pastor of a Baptist society at Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, until his death in 1795. In 1770, he received the degree of M.A. from the Baptist College in Providence, Rhode Island. He published several discourses and hymns. "His hymns, to the number of 830, were published in 1818, with a recommendation from Robert Hall." Montgomery speaks of him as a "writer worthy of honour both for the quantity and the quality of his hymns." --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: When earthly comforts die
Author: Benjamin Beddome (1818)
Meter: 6.6.8.6
Source: Appeared posthumously in Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton and Briggs,1818)
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 8 of 8)

A Baptist Hymn Book, Designed Especially for the Regular Baptist Church and All Lovers of Truth #d849

A Baptist Hymn Book, Designed Especially for the Regular Baptist Church and All Lovers of Truth #d849
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A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #863

A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #863
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Baptist Hymn Book #a153

Baptist Hymn Book #a153

Psalms and Hymns for Public worship, Containing All the Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ... #d1101

Psalms and Hymns for Public worship, Containing All the Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ... #d1101
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The Baptist Hymn Book #153

The Baptist Hymn Book #153

The Christian Lyre. Vol. II #d75

The Christian Lyre. Vol. II #d75
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The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book #237b

The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book #237b

The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d1185

The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d1185
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