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Eternal Spirit, mighty Lord

Eternal Spirit, mighty Lord

Author: Samuel Medley
Published in 6 hymnals

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 Spirit, mighty Lord
Author: Samuel Medley
Copyright: Public Domain
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A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #542

A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #542
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Baptist Hymn Book #a611

Baptist Hymn Book #a611
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Social Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #475

Social Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #475

Songs of the Spirit #d125

Songs of the Spirit #d125
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The Baptist Hymn Book #611

The Baptist Hymn Book #611
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The Vocal Companion #3

The Vocal Companion #3
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