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Massie, Richard, eldest son of the Rev. R. Massie, of Goddington, Cheshire, and Rector of Eccleston, was born at Chester, June 18, 1800, and resides at Pulford Hall, Coddington. Mr. Massie published a translation of Martin Luther’s Spiritual Songs, London, 1854. His Lyra Domestica, 1st series, London, 1860, contains translations of the 1st Series of Spitta's Psalter und Harfe. In 1864 he published vol. ii., containing translations of Spitta's 2nd Series, together with an Appendix of translations of German hymns by various authors. He also contributed many translations of German hymns to Mercer's Church Psalter & Hymn Book; to Reid's British Herald; to the Day of Rest, &c. He died Mar. 11,1887.

-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Hymn Texts by Richard Massie (61 - 80 of 92) — view all	As
Our Father, thou in heaven above	Richard Massie
Our lot is fallen in pleasant places (3)	Richard Massie
Out of the deep [depths] I cry to thee	Richard Massie
Out of the depths to Thee I raise	Richard Massie (Translator)
See, O see what love the Father hath bestowed (6)	Richard Massie
So rest, my [our] Rest, thou forever blest (13)	Richard Massie
So rest, my Rest	R. Massie (Translator)
Source of good, whose power controls (4)	Richard Massie
Spirit, by whose operation (2)	Richard Massie
Still on thy loving heart let me repose (3)	Richard Massie
Sun, shine forth in all thy splendor (2)	Richard Massie
That man a godly life might live (4)	Richard Massie
That men a godly life might live (2)	Richard Massie
The badge the Christian wear on earth	Richard Massie
The day is gone, and left alone	Richard Massie
The mouth of fools doth God confess (5)	Richard Massie
The mystery hidden from the eyes	Richard Massie
The purple morning gilds the eastern skies	Richard Massie
The royal banner floats on high	Richard Massie
There is a song so thrilling, So far all songs excelling	Richard Massie

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