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And am I blest with Jesus' love

Author: Joseph Swain

Swain, Joseph, was born at Birmingham in 1761, and after being apprenticed to an engraver, removed to London. After a time he became a decided Christian, and being of an emotional poetic temperament, began to give expression to his new thoughts and feelings in hymns. In 1783 he was baptized by the Rev. Dr. Rippon, and in 1791 became minister of a Baptist congregation in East Street, Walworth. After a short but popular and very useful ministry, he died April 16, 1796 Swain published the following:— (1) A Collection of Poems on Several Occasions, London, 1781; (2) Redemption, a Poem in five Books, London, 1789; (3) Experimental Essays on Divine Subjects, London, 1791; (4) Walworth Hymns, by J. Swain, Pastor of the Baptist Church Meeting… Go to person page >

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First Line: And am I blest with Jesus' love
Author: Joseph Swain
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #462

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Baptist Hymn Book #a400

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Choice Hymns #118

Pilgrim Songster #d4

Primitive Baptist Hymn and Tune book #359

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Primitive Baptist Hymn and Tune Book #359

Primitive Baptist Hymn and Tune Book. Rev. #d12

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d25

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The Baptist Hymn Book #400

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