[He that dwelleth in the presence]

[He that dwelleth in the presence]

Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Published in 9 hymnals


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Composer: Jno. R. Sweney

John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregati… Go to person page >

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Title: [He that dwelleth in the presence]
Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Incipit: 34532 11771 24323
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 9 of 9)
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Finest of the Wheat Male Chorus #65

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Gathered Jewels #44

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Glorious Things in Sacred Song #58

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Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #2

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The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 #124

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The Gospel Awakening #34

The Praise Hymnal #364

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Unfading Treasures #116

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Wondrous Love #124

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