Life's Voyage

Author: Ambrose N. Blatchford

Blatchford, Ambrose Nichols, B.A., born at Plymouth, 1842, and educated for the Unitarian Ministry at Manchester New College, London. He also graduated at the London University as B.A. In 1866, he became junior colleague to the late Rev. William James, Minister of Lewin's Mead Meeting, Bristol, and on the death of Mr. James, in 1876, the sole pastor. Mr. Blatchford's hymns were written for the Sunday School anniversary services at Lewin's Mead Meeting, on the dates given below, and were adapted to existing melodies. They were first printed as fly-leaves and include:— 1. A gladsome hymn of praise we sing. Praise. 1876. 2. Awake to the duty, prepare for the strife. Duty. 1878. 3. Lord, without Thy constant blessing. Divine Help. 1… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Over the wide and restless ocean
Title: Life's Voyage
Author: Ambrose N. Blatchford
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Sailing, sailing over the sea
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Book of Song and Service #79

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Sunday School Service Book and Hymnal #137

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The Sunday School Hymnary #99

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