JOHN STREET

JOHN STREET

Composer: George Coles
Published in 5 hymnals


Composer: George Coles

Rv George Coles United Kingdom 1792-1858. Born at Stewkley, England, he was converted at age 13 under John Wesley's ministry. He began preaching at age 22 and emigrated to America in 1818. He was a Methodist supply preacher on the Long Island circuit in NY and CT. The following year he became a member of the NY Conference and served several of the larger churches for several years. He married Belinda Wilson in 1820, and they had five children. They lived in several towns in NY during their lives. He served as editor of the “Christian Advocate and Journal” for 12 years, and the “Sunday School Advocate” for several years thereafter. He was a musician of some ability, and a good singer. He loved talking with children and ofte… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: JOHN STREET
Composer: George Coles
Meter: 6.6.8.4. D
Incipit: 51132 12522 43235
Key: A Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

The God of Abraham

The God of Abraham

The God of Abraham Praise

The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of Everlasting Days,
and God of Love;
Jehovah, great I AM!
by earth and heaven confessed;
I bow and bless the sacred name
forever blest.

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New Hymn and Tune Book #394b

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New Hymn and Tune Book #395b

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The New Harmonia Sacra #226

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The Wesleyan Methodist Hymnal #634

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The Wesleyan Methodist Hymnal #635

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