I hear the voice of woe, I hear a brother's sigh

I hear the voice of woe, I hear a brother's sigh

Author: William Enfield
Tune: GUILFORD
Published in 20 hymnals

Author: William Enfield

Enfield, William , LL.D., born at Sudbury, Suffolk, March 29, 1741, of poor parents. Through the assistance of Mr. Hextall, the local Dissenting Minister, at 17 he entered the Daventry Academy under Dr. Ashworth. His first pastorate was of the congregation at Benn's Garden, Liverpool, to which he ministered from 1763 to 1770. In conjunction with Rev. J. Brekell of Key St. chapel, he edited A New Collection of Psalms proper for Christian Worship, in three parts. I. Psalms of David, &c. II. Psalms of Praise to God. III. Psalms on various Subjects. Liverpool. Printed in the year 1764. Known as the Liverpool Old Collection; Later eds., 1767, 1770, 1787. In this last, 60 more hymns are added to the 3rd part. From 1770 to 1785 Enfield was at… Go to person page >

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First Line: I hear the voice of woe, I hear a brother's sigh
Author: William Enfield
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #LX

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship (2nd ed.) #LX

A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Designed for the Use of the Pious #d71

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Hymns for Christian Devotion #823

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Hymns for Christian Devotion #823

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Hymns for Public Worship #430

Sacred poetry #d207

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Sacred Poetry #aH.CXXI

Sacred Poetry #d206

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Sacred Poetry #H.CXXI

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The American Vocalist #119a

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The Child's Hymn Book #202

The Christian Psalter #d247

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The Gospel Psalmist #807

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The Lord's Songs #CLVII

The Modern Harp #d116

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The Vocal Companion #36

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The Voice of melody #76

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