Why should the saints be filled with dread

Why should the saints be filled with dread

Author: Joseph Swain
Published in 12 hymnals

Author: Joseph Swain

Swain, Joseph, was born at Birmingham in 1761, and after being apprenticed to an engraver, removed to London. After a time he became a decided Christian, and being of an emotional poetic temperament, began to give expression to his new thoughts and feelings in hymns. In 1783 he was baptized by the Rev. Dr. Rippon, and in 1791 became minister of a Baptist congregation in East Street, Walworth. After a short but popular and very useful ministry, he died April 16, 1796 Swain published the following:— (1) A Collection of Poems on Several Occasions, London, 1781; (2) Redemption, a Poem in five Books, London, 1789; (3) Experimental Essays on Divine Subjects, London, 1791; (4) Walworth Hymns, by J. Swain, Pastor of the Baptist Church Meeting… Go to person page >

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First Line: Why should the saints be filled with dread
Author: Joseph Swain
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Baptist Hymn Book, Designed Especially for the Regular Baptist Church and All Lovers of Truth #d890

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A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #55

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A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #H.CCCXXI

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A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #H.CCCXXI

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Baptist Hymn Book #a128

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Hymn and Tune Book for Use in Old School or Primitive Baptist Churches #61

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Social Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #41

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The Baptist Hymn Book #186

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The Baptist Hymn Book #128

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The Primitive Baptist Hymnal #143

The Primitive Hymns #d666

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