Upon the hills the wind is bleak and cold

Upon the hills the wind is bleak and cold

Author: John Skelton
Tune: ARTAVIA
Published in 6 hymnals

Author: John Skelton

Skelton, Sir John, LL.D., s. of James Skelton, of Sandford Newton, writer to the signet, born in Edinburgh in 1831; educated at the Univ. of Edinburgh; member of the faculty of Advocates; Sec. to the Scottish Board of Supervision and Vice-President Scottish Local Gov. Board; K.C.B. 1897. He d. July 19, 1897. He wrote somewhat extensively, and in Frazer's Magazine, under the name of Shirley. His hymn, "Upon the hills the wind is bleak and cold" (Evening), is in common use. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Upon the hills the wind is bleak and cold
Author: John Skelton
Meter: 10.10.10.6 with refrain
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Hymnal #614

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The Hymnal #614

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The Pilgrim Hymnal #503

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The Pilgrim Hymnal #633

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The Sanctuary Hymnal, published by Order of the General Conference of the United Brethren in Christ #67

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Worship Song #576

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