1 I became a Christian
when my name was given,
one of God's dear children,
and an heir of heaven.
In the name of Christian
I will glory now,
evermore remember
my baptismal vow.
2 I must, like a Christian,
shun all evil ways,
keep the faith of Jesus,
serve him all my days.
Called to be a Christian,
I will praise the Lord,
seek for his assistance
so to keep my word.
3 All a Christian’s blessings
I will claim for mine;
holy work and worship,
fellowship divine.
Father, Son, and Spirit,
give me grace, that I
still may live a Christian,
and a Christian die.
Born: March 2, 1831, London, England.
Died: 1911, London, England.
Jones, John Samuel, b. in London in 1831 and ordained in Ireland in 1858. He has held several benefices, including St. Philip, Clerk en well; Christ Church, Liverpool; and Knight's Enham, Hants. His hymns include:—
1. I was made a Christian. [For the young.] Written about 1880 for use at Enham Sunday School, and published in The Children's Hymn Book, 1881, and subsequently in the 1904 ed. of Hymns Ancient & Modern.
2. Now the busy week is done. [Saturday Evening.] This hymn is attributed on p. 1582, ii.. to the Rev. S. J. Jones, Rector of Batsford, in error. It was contributed to the 1889 Suppl. Hymns to Hymns Ancient & Modern.
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Display Title: I Was Made a ChristianFirst Line: I was made a ChristianTune Title: GOSHEN (Bible Class)Author: John S. JonesMeter: 65.65 DSource: The Children's Hymn Book, 1881
Display Title: I was made a ChristianFirst Line: I was made a ChristianTune Title: GOSHENAuthor: John Samuel Jones, 1831-1911Meter: 6.5.6.5 DScripture: Hebrews 10:23Date: 2010Subject: Sacraments and Other Occasions | For the Young