Let Me Die at My Post

An old [As a] soldier I stand with my sword in my hand

Author: William Hunter
Published in 9 hymnals

Author: William Hunter

Hunter, William, D.D, son of John Hunter, was born near Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ireland, May 26, 1811. He removed to America in 1817, and entered Madison College in 1830. For some time he edited the Conference Journal, and the Christian Advocate. In 1855 he was appointed Professor of Hebrew in Alleghany College: and subsequently Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Alliance, Stark Country, Ohio. He died in 1877. He edited Minstrel of Zion, 1845; Select Melodies, 1851; and Songs of Devotion, 1859. His hymns, over 125 in all, appeared in these works. Some of these have been translated into various Indian languages. The best known are :— 1. A home in heaven; what a joyful thought. Heaven a Home. From his Minstrel of Zion, 1… Go to person page >

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First Line: An old [As a] soldier I stand with my sword in my hand
Title: Let Me Die at My Post
Author: William Hunter
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let the meeting go on
Notes: Dying words of Rev. Gideon D. Kinnear, after preaching at Hollow Rock Campmeeting
Copyright: Public Domain

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Favorite Gospel Songs. New ed. #d11

Gems of Praise (Choice Collection of Sacred Melodies) #d9

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Genuine Gems of Sacred Song #11

Hymns of Grace and Glory #d12

Songs for the Soul Winner #d5

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Songs of the New Life #44

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The Highway Hymnal (Revised edition) #9

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The Highway Hymnal #9

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The Peacemaker #42

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