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Eternal Sovereign, Lord of All

Eternal Sovereign, Lord of all, Prostrate before Thy throne we fall

Author: Samuel Medley
Tune: AMES
Published in 13 hymnals

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Author: Samuel Medley

Medley, Samuel, born June 23, 1738, at Cheshunt, Herts, where his father kept a school. He received a good education; but not liking the business to which he was apprenticed, he entered the Royal Navy. Having been severely wounded in a battle with the French fleet off Port Lagos, in 1759, he was obliged to retire from active service. A sermon by Dr. Watts, read to him about this time, led to his conversion. He joined the Baptist Church in Eagle Street, London, then under the care of Dr. Gifford, and shortly afterwards opened a school, which for several years he conducted with great success. Having begun to preach, he received, in 1767, a call to become pastor of the Baptist church at Watford. Thence, in 1772, he removed to Byrom Street, Liv… Go to person page >

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First Line: Eternal Sovereign, Lord of all, Prostrate before Thy throne we fall
Title: Eternal Sovereign, Lord of All
Author: Samuel Medley
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 13 of 13)
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A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #397

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #397
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A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #130

A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #130

A Selection of Hymns, from the Best Authors, Designed as a Supplement to Dr. Watts' Psalms and Hymns #d150

A Selection of Hymns, from the Best Authors, Designed as a Supplement to Dr. Watts' Psalms and Hymns #d150
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Baptist Hymn Book #a375

Baptist Hymn Book #a375

Christian Hymnal #d92

Christian Hymnal #d92

Church Hymnal, Third Edition #367

Church Hymnal, Third Edition #367
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Hymns of Grace and Truth #77

Hymns of Grace and Truth #77

Hymns of Grace and Truth. 2nd ed. #d66

Hymns of Grace and Truth. 2nd ed. #d66
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The Baptist Hymn Book #375

The Baptist Hymn Book #375
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The Latest Collection of Original and Select Hymns and Spiritual Songs #77

The Latest Collection of Original and Select Hymns and Spiritual Songs #77
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The Primitive Baptist Hymnal #99

The Primitive Baptist Hymnal #99

The Southern Psalmist #d188

The Southern Psalmist #d188

The Southern Psalmist. New ed. #d195

The Southern Psalmist. New ed. #d195
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