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Hide not thy talent in the earth

Hide not thy talent in the earth

Author: William Cutter
Published in 7 hymnals

Author: William Cutter

Cutter, William, born at North Yarmouth, Maine, May 15, 1801, and was removed in childhood to Portland, and educated at Bowdoin College, graduating in 1821. He was subsequently engaged for some time in business in Portland, and again in Brooklyn, New York. Died Feb. 8, 1867. Mr. Cutter, who was a member of the Congregational body, was a deserving writer, who has hitherto missed his due meed of acknowledgment. To his friend Mr. Colesworthy we are indebted for the details of his life and hymnological work. His hymns include:— 1. Thy neighbour? it is he whom thou. Christian Brotherhood. This appeared in the Christian Mirror for May 30, 1828 (Mr. Colesworthy thinks that he set the types for it), and again in Cheever'sAmer… Go to person page >

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First Line: Hide not thy talent in the earth
Author: William Cutter
Copyright: Public Domain

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Songs for Social and Public Worship #242

The Choralist #d125

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The Congregational Hymn Book #544

The New Christian Harp. 10th ed. #d85

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The New Congregational Hymn and Tune Book, for Public, Social and Private Worship #342

The Vestry Hymn Book #d166

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Young Singer's Friend #a68

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