144 favorite Christian hymns
No. |
Title |
Tune |
Meter |
Composer |
Lyricist |
Thumbnail |
1. |
When peace like a river attendeth my way (it is well with my soul) |
VILLE DU HAVRE |
11.8.11.9 with refrain |
Bliss, Philip P. |
Spafford, Horatio G. |
|
2. |
Abide with me |
EVENTIDE (MONK) |
10.10.10.10 |
Monk, William H. |
Lyte, Henry F. |
|
3. |
Nearer, my God, to Thee |
BETHANY (MASON) |
6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 |
Mason, Lowell |
Adams, Sarah F. |
|
4. |
Amazing grace |
NEW BRITAIN |
8.6.8.6 (CM) |
Unknown (Arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Newton, John |
|
5. |
Be still, my soul |
FINLANDIA |
10.10.10.10.10.10 |
Sibelius, Jean |
Kathrina von Schlegel (Translated by Borthwick, Jane L.) |
|
6. |
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine |
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine |
9.10.9.9 with refrain |
Knapp, Phoebe Palmer |
Crosby, Frances (Fanny) J. |
|
7. |
Breath on me, breath of God |
TRENTHAM |
6.8.6.6 |
Jackson, Robert |
Hatch, Edwin |
|
8. |
O love, that will not let me go |
ST. MARGARET (Peace) |
8.8.8.8.6 |
Peace, Albert L. |
Matheson, George |
|
9. |
Almost persuaded |
Almost persuaded now to believe (Bliss) |
9.9.6.6.6.4 |
Bliss, Philip P. |
Bliss, Philip P. |
|
10. |
O the deep, deep love of Jesus |
EBENEZER (Williams) |
8.7.8.7 D |
Williams, Thomas John |
Francis, S. Trevor |
|
11. |
All to Jesus, I surrender (I surrender all) |
All to Jesus, I surrender (Weeden) |
8.7.8.7 with refrain |
Weeden, Winfield S. |
Van DeVenter, Judson W. |
|
12. |
All the way my Savior leads me |
All the way my Savior leads me (Lowry) |
8.7.8.7 D |
Lowry, Robert |
Crosby, Frances (Fanny) J. |
|
13. |
Hark! There comes a whisper |
Hark! There comes a whisper |
6.5.6.4 with refrain |
Doane, W. Howard |
Crosby, Frances (Fanny) J. |
|
14. |
Come to Him now |
Jesus is waiting, o sinner for thee (Green) |
10.10.10.10 with refrain |
Green, Charles F. |
Purvis, Katharine E. |
|
15. |
Jesus, lover of my soul |
MARTYN |
7.7.7.7 D |
Marsh, Simeon B. |
Wesley, Charles |
|
16. |
I need Thee, every hour |
I need Thee every hour (Lowry) |
6.4.6.4 with refrain |
Lowry, Robert |
Hawks, Annie S. |
|
17. |
Only to know |
Only to know |
10.7.10.7 (9.7.10.7) with refrain |
Sankey, Ira David |
Young, Helen R. |
|
18. |
I know that my Redeemer lives |
O joyful sound, O glorious hour |
8.8.8.8 |
Unknown |
Medley, Samuel |
|
19. |
My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine |
My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine (Gordon) |
11.11.11.11 |
Gordon, A. Judson |
Featherstone, William R. |
|
20. |
Out of the depths I cry to You on high |
SANDON (Purday) |
10.4.10.4.10.10 |
Purday, Charles H. |
Unknown, derived from Psalm 130 |
|
21. |
Safe in the arms of Jesus |
Safe in the arms of Jesus |
7.6.7.6 D with refrain |
Doane, W. Howard |
Crosby, Frances (Fanny) J. |
|
22. |
Teach me Thy way, o Lord |
CAMACHA |
6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 |
Ramsey, B. Mansell |
Unknown, derived from Psalm 27 |
|
23. |
The Holy Spirit |
The Spirit, o sinner |
11.11.11.11 |
Bliss, Philip P. |
Bliss, Philip P. |
|
24. |
O, Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me |
Drink to me only with thine eyes |
8.6.8.6 D (CMD) |
Unknown, old English Air |
Lavater, Johann Casper |
|
25. |
Full salvation |
Precious Savior, Thou hast saved me (Boole) |
8.7.8.7 with refrain |
Bool, Dora |
Rouse, Louise M. |
|
26. |
Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven |
LAUDA ANIMA (Goss) |
8.7.8.7.8.7 |
Goss, John |
Lyte, Henry Francis |
|
27. |
When I survey the wondrous cross |
Rockingham (Miller) |
8.8.8.8 |
Miller, Edward (Arranged by Webbe, Samuel) |
Watts, Isaac |
|
28. |
When I survey the wondrous cross |
O WALY WALY |
8.8.8.8 |
Unknown (early 18th century) |
Watts, Isaac |
|
29. |
When I survey the wondrous cross |
HAMBURG |
8.8.8.8 |
Mason, Lowell |
Watts, Isaac |
|
30. |
There is a green hill far away |
There is a green hill far away (Stebbins) |
8.6.8.6 with refrain |
Stebbins, George C. |
Alexander, Cecil Frances |
|
31. |
Just as I am, without one plea |
WOODWORTH |
8.8.8.6 |
Bradburry, William B. |
Elliot, Charlotte |
|
32. |
Golden harps are sounding |
HERMAS |
6.5.6.5 D with refrain |
Havergal, Frances R. |
Barr, Perry |
|
33. |
My faith has found a resting place |
LANDÅS |
8.6.8.6 D |
Gréty, André |
Hewitt, Eliza Edmunds |
|
34. |
There shall be showers of blessing |
There shall be showers of blessing |
8.7.8.7 with refrain |
McGranahan, James |
Whittle, D. W. |
|
35. |
There is life for a look at the crucified One |
LATAKIA |
12.9.12.9 |
Taylor, Edward G. |
Hull, Amelia M. |
|
36. |
Thou my ever lasting portion |
CLOSE TO THEE |
8.7.8.7 with refrain |
Vail, Silas J. |
Crosby, Frances (Fanny) J. |
|
37. |
Lord, I hear of showers of blessing |
Lord, I hear of showers of blessing (Bradburry) |
8.7.8.7.6.7 |
Bradburry, William B. |
Codner, Elizabeth |
|
38. |
When we walk with the Lord |
TRUST AND OBEY |
6.6.9 D with refrain |
Towner, Daniel B. |
Sammis, John H. |
|
39. |
There is a gate that stands ajar |
GATE AJAR |
8.7.8.7.8.8.8.6 |
Vail, Silas J. |
Baxter, Lydia |
|
40. |
O safe to the Rock that is higher than I |
HIDING IN Thee |
11.11.11.11 with refrain |
Sankey, Ira David |
Cushing, William Orcott |
|
41. |
What a friend we have in Jesus |
CONVERSE |
8.7.8.7 D |
Converse, Charles C. |
Scriven, Joseph Medlicott |
|
42. |
I am praying for you |
I have a Savior, He's pleading in glory (Sankey) |
11.11.12.11.6.6.6.5 |
Sankey, Ira David |
Cluff, Samuel O'Malley |
|
43. |
Nearer, still nearer |
MORRIS (Morris) |
9.10.9.10.10 |
Morris, C.H. |
Morris, C.H. |
|
44. |
Only remembered |
REMEMBERED |
11.10.11.10 with refrain |
Sankey, Ira David |
Bonar, Horatius |
|
45. |
Take my life and let it be |
HENDON |
7.7.7.7.7 |
Malan, (Henry Abraham) César |
Havergal, Frances Ridley |
|
46. |
O Little Town of Bethlehem |
ST. LOUIS (Redner) |
8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 |
Redner, Louis Henry |
Brooks, Philips |
|
47. |
O come, all ye faithful |
ADESTE FIDELIS |
12.11.12 with refrain |
Wade, John Francis |
Oakely, Frederick |
|
48. |
In the bleak midwinter |
CRANHAM |
Irregular |
Holst, Theodore Gustav |
Rosetti, Christina Georgina |
|
49. |
Fairest Lord Jesus |
CRUSADERS' HYMN |
5.6.8.5.5.8 |
Unknown; Silesian folk song |
Hoffman, August Heinrich (translated by Seiss, Joseph A.) |
|
50. |
God so loved the world |
None |
None |
Stainer, Johann |
Bible, John 3 verse 16 |
|
51. |
And can it be |
SAGINA |
8.8.8.8.8.8 wit repeat |
Campbell, Thomas |
Wesley, Charles |
|
52. |
Dear Lord and Father of mankind |
REST (Maker) |
8.6.8.8.6 |
Maker, Frederick C. |
Whittier, John Greenleaf |
|
53. |
Dear Lord and Father of mankind |
REPTON |
8.6.8.8.6 |
Parry, Charles Hubert Hastings |
Whittier, John Greenleaf |
|
54. |
The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended |
ST. CLEMENT (Scholefield) |
9.8.9.8 |
Scholefield, Clement C. |
Ellerton, John |
|
55. |
Guide me, o my great Redeemer |
CWM RHONDA |
8.7.8.7.8.7.7 |
Hughes, John |
Williams, William |
|
56. |
Soul of my Saviour |
ANIMA CHRISTI (Maher) |
10.10.10.10 |
Maher, William J. |
Unknown, translated by Hegarty, J. |
|
57. |
Jesus Christ is risen today |
EASTER HYMN |
7.7.7.7 with alleluia |
Monk, William Henry |
Wesley, Charles |
|
58. |
Crown Him with many crows |
DIADEMATA (Elvey) |
6.6.8.6 D |
Elvey, George J. |
Bridges, Matthew |
|
59. |
Hail to the Lord's anointed |
ELLACOMBE |
7.6.7.6 D |
Crüger, Johann |
Montgomery, James |
|
60. |
All creatures of our God and King |
LAST UNS ERFREUEN |
8.8.4.4.8.8 with refrain |
Unknown, from Genevan 68 |
Assisi, St. Francis of (paraphrased by William Henry Draper) |
|
61. |
Thine is the glory |
JUDAS MACCABEUS |
5.5.6.5.6.5.6.5 |
Händel, Georg Friedrich |
Budry, Edmond Louis (translated by Hoyle, Richard Birch) |
|
62. |
Jesus, the Lord, is risen |
DARWALL |
6.6.6.6.8.8 |
Darwell, John |
Haweis, Thomas |
|
63. |
Paschal Lamb, by God appointed |
HYFRYDOL |
8.7.8.7 D |
Prichard, Rowland H. |
Bakewell, John |
|
64. |
Come Thou long expected Jesus |
STUTTGART |
8.7.8.7 |
Witt, Christian F. (Adapted by Gaurtlett, Henry J.) |
Wesley, Charles |
|
65. |
Come Thou long expected Jesus |
CROSS OF JESUS |
8.7.8.7 |
Stainer, John |
Wesley, Charles |
|
66. |
Christ is risen! Alleluia! |
MORGENLIED |
8.7.8.7 |
Maker, Frederick C. |
Monsell, John S.B. |
|
67. |
All hail the power of Jesus' name |
CORONATION (Holden) |
8.6.8.6 |
Holden, Oliver |
Perronet, Edward |
|
68. |
Through the love of God, our Saviour |
AR HYD Y NOS |
8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 |
Unknown (Welsh traditional melody) |
Peters, Mary Bowly |
|
69. |
O God, we see Thee in the Lamb |
ARIZONA |
8.8.8.8 |
Earnshaw, Robert Henry |
Watts, Isaac |
|
70. |
Glory to Thee, our Father, God |
ST. PETER |
8.6.8.6 (CM) |
Reinagle, Alexander Robert |
Burkitt, Francis George |
|
71. |
Our God and Father, we draw near to Thee |
MORECAMBE |
10.10.10.10 |
Atkinson, Frederick C. |
Vergett, Miss N. |
|
72. |
Abba, Father, we adore Thee |
WITHER PILGRIM |
8.7.8.7 D |
Bradburry, William B. |
Unknown (anonymous) |
|
73. |
O God, Thou hast engaged our hearts |
MARYTON |
8.8.8.8 |
Smith, Henry Percy |
Reynolds, Thomas Henry |
|
74. |
Lord, we love to trace Thy footprints |
FRIENDSHIP |
8.7.8.7 D |
Thangue, Miss La |
Bevan, Emma Francis |
|
75. |
Lo, He comes from heaven descending |
REGENT SQUARE |
8.7.8.7.8.7 |
Smart, Henry T. |
Wesley, Charles |
|
76. |
Glory, Lord, is Thine for ever |
BLAENWERN |
8.7.8.7 D |
Rowlands, William P. |
Williams, E. |
|
77. |
Lord, what is man? 't Is He who died |
MELITA |
8.8.8.8.8.8 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Deck, James George |
|
78. |
O God, whose wondrous name is Love |
ST. CATHERINE |
8.8.8.8.8.8 |
Hemy, Henry F. |
Chapman, Robert Cleaver |
|
79. |
Though faint yet pursuing |
My Jesus I love Thee (Ellis) |
11.11.11.11 |
Ellis, John |
Unknown (anonymous) |
|
80. |
Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling |
Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling |
11.7.11.7 with refrain |
Thompson, Will Lamertine |
Thompson, Will Lamertine |
|
81. |
Love Divine, all praise excelling |
BEECHER |
8.7.8.7 D |
Zundel, John |
Wesley, Charles |
|
82. |
Come to the Savior, make no delay |
Come to the Savior, make no delay |
9.9.9.6 with refrain |
Root, George F. |
Root, George F. |
|
83. |
It is fulfilled |
ES IST VOLLBRACHT |
8.8.10.10.10.8 |
Freylinghausen, J.A. |
Popta, George van |
|
84. |
Jesus, the very thought of Thee |
ST. AGNES (Dykes) |
8.6.8.6 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Clairvaux, Bernard of (translated by Caswall, Edward) |
|
85. |
Son of God, eternal Saviour |
BETHANY (Smart) |
8.7.8.7 D |
Smart, Henry Thomas |
Lowry, Somerset Corry |
|
86. |
Holy, holy, Holy |
NICEA (Dykes) |
11.12.12.10 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Heber, Reginald |
|
87. |
Come back again |
PAROUSIA (SDG) |
8.8.10.8.12 |
Alberda, Gertim |
Alberda, Gertim |
|
88. |
Christ is born, go forth to meet Him / Once in royal David's city |
IRBY |
8.7.8.7.8.7 |
Cauntlett, Henry J. |
Costmas, St., the melodian (translated by Brownlie, John) |
|
89. |
Hark! the herald Angels sing |
MENDELSSOHN |
7.7.7.7 D |
Mendelssohn, Felix (Arranged by Gertim Alberda) |
Wesley, Charles |
|
90. |
Angels we have heard on high |
GLORIA (French) |
7.7.7.7 with refrain |
Unknown, French carol melody |
Chadwick, Bishop James (translator) |
|
91. |
A hymn of glory let us sing |
ASCENSION (Dykes) |
8.8.8.8. |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Bede, Venerable (translated by Charles, Elizabeth Rundle) |
|
92. |
Away in a manger |
MUELLER |
11.11.11.11 |
Murray, James R. |
Unknown (anonymous) |
|
93. |
Away in a manger |
CRADLE SONG |
11.11.11.11 |
Kirkpatrick, William (Arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
anonymous |
|
94. |
From heaven high I come to You |
VOM HIMMEL HOCH |
8.8.8.8 |
Luther, Martin |
Luther, Martin (translated by Winkworth, Catherine) |
|
95. |
The first Noël |
None |
Irregular with refrain |
Unknown (18th century melody) |
Unknown (Anonymous) |
|
96. |
It came upon the midnight clear |
CAROL (Willis) |
8.6.8.6 D |
Willis, Richard S. |
Sears, Edmund H. |
|
97. |
Joy to the world! The Lord is come! |
ANTIOCH |
8.6.8.6 |
Mason, Lowell |
Watts, Isaac |
|
98. |
Silent night! Holy night! |
STILLE NACHT |
Irregular |
Gruber, Franz |
Moher, Joseph (translated by Young, John Freeman) |
|
99. |
Sing praise to the Lord |
LAUDATE DOMINUM (Parry) |
10.10.11.11 |
Parry, C. Hubert H. |
Baker, Henry W. |
|
100. |
Lord of heaven, Lord I praise You |
DOMINUS COELUM |
8.7.8.7 |
Alberda, Gertim |
Alberda, Gertim |
|
101. |
Jesus Christ has set me free |
LIBERATED |
7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 |
Alberda, Gertim |
Alberda, Gertim |
|
102. |
Rock of ages, cleft for me |
None |
7.7.7.7.7.7 |
Unknown (arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Toplaydy, Augustus |
|
103. |
O for a closer walk with God |
BEATITUDO |
8.6.8.6 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Cowper, William |
|
104. |
Search me, O God, and know my heart today |
MAORI |
10.10.10.10 D |
Unknown (traditional Maory melody) |
Orr, J. Edwin |
|
105. |
There is power in the blood |
POWER IN THE BLOOD |
10.9.10.8.9.6.9.8 |
Jones, Lewis E. |
Jones, Lewis E. |
|
106. |
Speak to my soul, dear Jesus |
Speake to my soul, dear Jesus |
7.6.7.6 D |
Campana, Fabio |
Pickett, Leander Lycurgus |
|
107. |
To Him, who loves us |
PRIESTS |
11.9.10.9.10.10 |
Löwen, Julius (Arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Alberda, Gertim (after Revelation 1 vs 5,6) |
|
108. |
Sing, my soul, to God who made thee |
CANTATE DOMINO (Schop) |
8.7.8.7.8.7.7.8.7.7 |
Schop, Johann (Arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Gerhardt, Paul (translator unknown) |
|
109. |
In tenderness He sought me |
In tenderness He sought me |
7.6.7.6.8.8.6.6.9.9 |
Gordon, Adoniram J. |
Walton, W. Spencer |
|
110. |
I will sing of my Redeemer |
I will sing of my Redeemer |
8.7.8.7 with refrain |
McGranahan, James (Arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Bliss, Philip P. |
|
111. |
Let us break bread together on our knees |
None |
7.3.7.3 with refrain |
Unknown (Arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Unknown |
|
112. |
I love to think of Heav'n |
DUNBAR |
6.6.8.6 |
Unknown (arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Hartsough, Lewis |
|
113. |
Precious Savior, Thou hast saved me |
Precious Savior, Thou hast saved me |
8.7.8.7 with refrain |
Boole, Dora (arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Rouse, Louise |
|
114. |
Of all the gifts Thy love bestows |
CLAREMONT |
8.6.8.6 |
Foster, J. |
Cowper, William |
|
115. |
O Lord, Thy love's unbounded |
SOVEREIGN GRACE |
7.6.7.6 D |
Haydn, Franz Joseph |
Deck, James George |
|
116. |
I heard the voice of Jesus say |
VOX DILECTI |
C.M.D. |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Bonar, Horatius |
|
117. |
O Lord, how does Thy mercy throw |
DOMINUS REGIT ME |
8.7.8.7 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Bagstaff or Littlewood |
|
118. |
Worship and thanks and blessing |
WORSHIP (Haydn) |
7.7.8.8 D (Iambic) |
Haydn, Joseph Michael |
Wesley, Charles |
|
119. |
Jesus, shepherd of the sheep |
CARAMEA |
7.7.7.5 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Cooke, Henry |
|
120. |
God of mercy, throned on high |
GOD OF MERCY, THRONED ON HIGH |
7.7.7.7 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Neele, Henry |
|
121. |
Forth in Thy name, o Lord, I go |
KEBLE (Dykes) |
8.8.8.8 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Wesley, Charles |
|
122. |
Love of Jesus, all divine |
ST. EDMUND (Dykes) |
7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Bottome, Francis |
|
123. |
I love the Lord with all my heart |
MAGNUS PRIMA |
8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6 with refrain |
Gebhardt, Ernst Heinrich (Arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Popta, George van |
|
124. |
Wait, my soul, upon the Lord |
BELTRA |
7.7.7.7 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Lloyd, William Freeman |
|
125. |
Once again, o blessed time |
CHRISTMAS SONG (Dykes) |
7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Bright, William |
|
126. |
Sleep, holy Babe! |
Sleep, holy Babe! Upon Thy mother's breast |
10.8.8.6.6 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Caswell, Edward |
|
127. |
From the eastern mountains |
VALOUR (Mann) |
6.5.6.5 D |
Mann, Arthur Henry |
Thring, Godfrey |
|
128. |
Christians awake, salute the happy morn |
YORKSHIRE |
10.10.10.10.10.10 |
Wainwright, John |
Byrom, John |
|
129. |
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning |
ST.NINAN |
11.10.11.10 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Heber, Reginald |
|
130. |
Hail, all hail the joyful morn |
GLEBE FIELD |
7.7.7.7 |
Dykes, John Bacchus |
Auber, Harriet |
|
131. |
’t Was in the winter cold |
DELIVERANCE (Barnby) |
8.6.8.6 D |
Barnby, Joseph |
Black, Charles Ingham |
|
132. |
There is a green hill far away |
HORSLEY |
8.6.8.6 |
Horsley, William |
Alexander, Cecil Frances |
|
133. |
The Lord is my shepherd |
PASTOR (SDG) |
6.5.6.6.6.5 |
Bastiaans, Johannes Gijsbertus (Arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Alberda, Gertim |
|
134. |
The King of Love my Shepherd is |
ST. COLUMBA |
8.7.8.7 |
Unknown (ancient Irish melody) |
Baker, Henry W. |
|
135. |
The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want |
CRIMOND |
8.6.8.6 (CM) |
Irvine, Jessie S. (Arr. Grant, David) |
Baker, Henry W. |
|
136. |
Take Thou my hand and lead me |
SO NIMM DENN MEINE HÄNDE |
11.11.12.12 |
Silcher, Friedrich (Arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Hausman, Julie von (Crosby, Frances (Fanny) J.) |
|
137. |
Waken! Christian Children |
Unknown (Old English melody) |
6.5.6.5 |
unknown |
Hamerton, Samuel Collingwood |
|
138. |
There is sunshine in my sould today |
SUNSHINE |
9.6.8.6 with refrain |
Sweney, John R. (Arranged by Alberda, Gertim) |
Hewitt, Elizabeth Edmunds |
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139. |
As with gladness, men of Old |
DIX (Kocher) |
7.7.7.7.7.7 |
Konrad Kocher |
William C. Dix |
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140. |
For the love of Jesus |
ALL FOR JESUS (Stainer) |
8.7.8.7 |
John Stainer |
W.J. Sparrow Simpson |
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141. |
God rest you merry, Gentlemen |
GOD REST YOU MERRY |
8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain |
English carol, 18th century |
Unknown |
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142. |
Glorious, beauteous, golden-bright |
['Glorious', 'beauteous', 'golden-bright'] |
None |
Unknown |
Anna M.E. Nichols |
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143. |
Cradled in a manger |
ST. WINIFRED |
8.7.8.7 D |
Sydney Joseph Palmer Dunham |
George Stringer Rowe |
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144. |
O God, our help in ages past |
ST. ANNE |
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William Croft |
Isaac Watts |
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Email: gertim . alberda @ gmail . com (connected)
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