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ST. AMBROSE (Everett)

Composer: Benjamin Holden Everett

Born: Early 19th Century, Virginia. Brother of Asa Everett & Leonard Everett, Benjamin studied music in Boston, Massachusetts. He helped his brother Asa compile The Sceptre in 1871. —www.hymntime.com/tch/ Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: ST. AMBROSE (Everett)
Composer: Benjamin Holden Everett
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Incipit: 12354 65311 24321
Copyright: Public Domain

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Come, Thou long expected Jesus

Come, thou long expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.

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