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When Sorrows Encompass Me

When sorrows encompass me round

Author: John Dowling
Tune: IDUMEA
Published in 35 hymnals


Author: John Dowling

Dowling, John. (Pavensey, Sussex, England, May 12, 1807--July 4, 1878, Middletown, New York). Baptist. Father of Rev. George Thomas Dowling. Educated in England; received D.D. from Transylvania University in 1846. Pastorates in Catskill, New York, 1832-1834; Newport, Rhode Island, 1834-1836; New York, New York, 1844-1852, 1856-1868; Philadelphia, 1852-1856; Newark, New Jersey. Author of various works, including Exposition of the Prophecies (1840), Defence of the Protestant Scriptures (1843), History of Romanism (1845). Edited and translated other works. In 1849, published A New Collection of Hymns, Designed Especially for Use in Conference and Prayer Meetings, and Fmaily Worship (New York: Edward H. Fletcher). The seven hymns in this collec… Go to person page >

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First Line: When sorrows encompass me round
Title: When Sorrows Encompass Me
Author: John Dowling
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 35 of 35)

A Baptist Hymn Book, Designed Especially for the Regular Baptist Church and All Lovers of Truth #d867

A Baptist Hymn Book, Designed Especially for the Regular Baptist Church and All Lovers of Truth #d867
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A Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of the Baptist Church and all lovers of song #392

A Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of the Baptist Church and all lovers of song #392

A Collection of Hymns & Spiritual Songs, for Public and Family Worship #d140

A Collection of Hymns & Spiritual Songs, for Public and Family Worship #d140

A New and Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the Use of the Regular Baptist Church. 10th ed. #d537

A New and Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the Use of the Regular Baptist Church. 10th ed. #d537

A New and Choice Selection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d169

A New and Choice Selection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d169

A Prayer Meeting and Revival Hymn Book . 27th ed. #d559

A Prayer Meeting and Revival Hymn Book . 27th ed. #d559

A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d234

A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d234
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A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #S.XXX

A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #S.XXX
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A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #S.XXX

A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #S.XXX

Conference Hymns. 2nd ed. #d23

Conference Hymns. 2nd ed. #d23
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Conference Hymns. a new collection of hymns, designed especially for use in conference and prayer meetings, and family worship. #42

Conference Hymns. a new collection of hymns, designed especially for use in conference and prayer meetings, and family worship. #42

Hear the Call #d177

Hear the Call #d177
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Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected, for the Use of Christians. (5th ed.) #S50

Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected, for the Use of Christians. (5th ed.) #S50

Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs, including Some Never Before in Print #d344

Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs, including Some Never Before in Print #d344

Lights of Home #d135

Lights of Home #d135

Look and Live #d150

Look and Live #d150

Our Songs of Faith #d164

Our Songs of Faith #d164

Pilgrim's Hymnal, a Book of Choice Songs for the Home and All the Services of the Churches #d239

Pilgrim's Hymnal, a Book of Choice Songs for the Home and All the Services of the Churches #d239

Primitive Baptist Hymn and Tune book #311

Primitive Baptist Hymn and Tune book #311
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Primitive Baptist Hymn and Tune Book #311

Primitive Baptist Hymn and Tune Book #311

Primitive Baptist Hymn and Tune Book. Rev. #d195

Primitive Baptist Hymn and Tune Book. Rev. #d195

Primitive Baptist Hymn Book for All Lovers of Sacred Song. 3rd ed. #d212

Primitive Baptist Hymn Book for All Lovers of Sacred Song. 3rd ed. #d212
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Revival Melodies, or Songs of Zion. #30

Revival Melodies, or Songs of Zion. #30

Telling Jesus No. 2 #d166

Telling Jesus No. 2 #d166
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Telling Jesus #103

Telling Jesus #103
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The Camp Meeting Hymn Book #68

The Camp Meeting Hymn Book #68

The Canadian Minstrel #d94

The Canadian Minstrel #d94

The Ebenezer Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, with an appendix Consisting of Miscellaneous Pieces. 6th ed. #d648

The Ebenezer Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, with an appendix Consisting of Miscellaneous Pieces. 6th ed. #d648

The Good Old Songs #d637

The Good Old Songs #d637

The Good Old Songs #339

The Good Old Songs #339

The New Christian Harp. 10th ed. #d270

The New Christian Harp. 10th ed. #d270
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The New England Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #71

The New England Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #71

The Old School Hymnal No. 7. Rev. #d304

The Old School Hymnal No. 7. Rev. #d304
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The Wesleyan Minstrel #106

The Wesleyan Minstrel #106

Zion's Harp #d153

Zion's Harp #d153
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