Safely Hide Me

Precious thought with comfort fraught

Author: J. H. Kurzenknabe
Tune: [Precious love that gives me proof]
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: J. H. Kurzenknabe

Kurzenknabe, John Henry. (Muenchhof, Kurhessen, Germany, June 18, 1840--April 13, 1927, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). German Reformed layman. His parents died of cholera when he was five, and he was placed in a boarding school. When 14, he came to the United States with his violin and his share ($500) of his parents' estate. During the 48-day voyage, he attended an elderly sick woman, a Mrs. Ziegler from Wilkes-Barre, Penn., whose family helped him settled in the States. He attended Wyoming Seminary nearby, where he studied music and perfected his English. Even before graduation, he taught violin and began teaching singing classes in the area. In 1856, William B. Bradbury came to Wilkes-Barre for a six-week musical institute. He was so impress… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Precious thought with comfort fraught
Title: Safely Hide Me
Author: J. H. Kurzenknabe
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Safely hide me, safely hide me
Copyright: Public Domain

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Peerless Praise #161

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Silvery Echoes of Praise and Prayer #70

The Advent Christian Hymnal #d702

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The New Jubilee Harp #566

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The New Jubilee Harp #566

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