'Tis past, the dark and dreary night

'Tis past, the dark and dreary night

Author: Sir Edward Denny
Published in 8 hymnals

Author: Sir Edward Denny

Denny, Sir Edward, Bart . Sir Edward Denny, son of Sir E. Denny, 4th baronet, of Tralee Castle, County of Kerry, was born 2 Oct., 1796, and succeeded his father in August, 1831. He is a member of the Plymouth Brethren, and has contributed largely to their hymnody. His first publication, in which many of his hymns appeared, was A Selection of Hymns, Lond. Central Tract Depot, 1839. This was followed by Hymns & Poems , Lond., 1848 (third ed., 1870). He has also published several prose works. Many of his hymns are popular, and are in extensive use as:—" A pilgrim through this lonely world"; "Bride of the Lamb, rejoice, rejoice"; “Bright with all His crowns of glory"; “Light of the lonely pilgrim's heart”; "Sweet feast of love d… Go to person page >

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First Line: 'Tis past, the dark and dreary night
Author: Sir Edward Denny
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Faith Hymns #d149

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Faith Hymns (New ed.) #117

Hymns of Worship and Remembrance #300

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Hymns of Worship #212

Praises of Jesus #d92

The Bible Hymn Book #d258

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The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book #332a

The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d1111

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