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He Sitteth Over the Water Floods

He sitteth over the water floods

Author: Henry Bennett
Tune: SOVEREIGNTY (Bennett)
Published in 4 hymnals

Author: Henry Bennett

Bennett, Henry, born at Lyme Regis, April 18, 1813, and died at Islington, Nov. 12, 1868. His hymns, written at various dates, were collected and published as follows:— (1) Hymns by H. B., Lond.: Printed for the Author, 1867. This contained 25 pieces. (2) Hymns by the late Henry Bennett, 2nd ed., 1869. This was published by request, with additional hymns (32 in all, and 6 unfinished). From these editions of his Hymns, “Cling to the Mighty One," and "I have a home above," are in extensive use. The following are also in common use:— 1. Jesus, my [the] Holy One. Jesus for Men. 2. Lord Jesus, hide Thy people. Jesus All in All. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)  Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: He sitteth over the water floods
Title: He Sitteth Over the Water Floods
Author: Henry Bennett
Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)
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Hymns for the Church on Earth #184

Hymns for the Church on Earth #184
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Hymns of Grace and Truth #173

Hymns of Grace and Truth #173

Hymns of Grace and Truth. 2nd ed. #d106

Hymns of Grace and Truth. 2nd ed. #d106
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Messages of Love Hymn Book #17

Messages of Love Hymn Book #17
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