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God Made the Sun

God made the sun, that world of light

Author: John Buckworth
Tune: ERNAN (Mason)
Published in 4 hymnals

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Author: John Buckworth

Buckworth, John, born at Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, Jan, 16, 1779, and died April 2, 1835. On taking Holy Orders he became Curate of Dowsbury, and subsequently Vicar of the same parish. He published Hymns for Sunday Schools (3rd edition 1814, 10th edition 1830). This collection of 100 hymns contained a few originals by Buckworth. Of those hymns, most of which are from the 3rd edition 1814, the following are still in common use:— 1. Assembled in our school to-day. Opening of a Sunday School. This hymn has long been regarded, both in Great Britain and America, as anonymous. 2. Children of God, 0 blessed name. Adoption. In several collections, including the Leeds Sunday School Hymn Book, 1833 to 1865; Common Praise, 1879, an… Go to person page >

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First Line: God made the sun, that world of light
Title: God Made the Sun
Author: John Buckworth
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)

Beginners Teachers' Manual #d21

Beginners Teachers' Manual #d21
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Childhood Songs #87

Childhood Songs #87

Religious Education Music Manual #d46

Religious Education Music Manual #d46
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The Sabbath School Hymnal, a collection of songs, services and responses for Jewish Sabbath schools, and homes 4th rev. ed. #136

The Sabbath School Hymnal, a collection of songs, services and responses for Jewish Sabbath schools, and homes 4th rev. ed. #136
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