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[O the blessed bible, what a treasure]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. S. Norris Incipit: 51333 24326 76546 Used With Text: The Blessed Bible

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The Blessed Bible

Author: J. S. N. Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: O the blessed bible, what a treasure Refrain First Line: Precious, holy bible, how we love it Scripture: Isaiah 34:16 Used With Tune: [O the blessed bible, what a treasure]

Die theure Bibel

Author: J. S. N.; E. C. Magaret Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Theure Bibel! welch ein reicher Segen Refrain First Line: Theure, heil'ge Bibel Used With Tune: [Theure Bibel! welch ein reicher Segen]

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The Blessed Bible

Author: J. S. N. Hymnal: Gospel Herald in Song #45 (1899) First Line: O the blessed bible, what a treasure Refrain First Line: Precious, holy bible, how we love it Lyrics: 1 O the blessed bible, what a treasure! Richer far than all beside; Full of promises and wisest precepts, It shall be our staff and guide. Refrain: Precious, holy bible, how we love it! Sent from heaven by love divine; ‘Tis a lamp that shines upon life’s pathway, May it evermore be mine. 2 O the blessed bible, what a comfort When we’re overwhelm’d with grief; Tho’ the heart may break and tears are falling, If affords us sweet relief. [Refrain] 3 O the blessed bible, what a weapon! Sin may tempt, but all in vain; All our foes it certainly will vanquish, If we trust in Jesus’ name. [Refrain] 4 O the blessed bible, ‘tis the manna That sustains us by the way, While as pilgrims onward we are pressing To the land of perfect day. [Refrain] Topics: Bible Scripture: Isaiah 34:16 Languages: English Tune Title: [O the blessed bible, what a treasure]
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The Blessed Bible

Author: J. S. N. Hymnal: Sunshine No. 2 #45 (1904) First Line: O the blessed bible, what a treasure! Refrain First Line: Precious, holy bible, how we love it! Scripture: Isaiah 34:16 Languages: English Tune Title: [O the blessed bible, what a treasure!]
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The Blessed Bible

Author: J. S. N. Hymnal: Light and Life Songs #45 (1904) First Line: O the blessed bible, what a treasure Refrain First Line: Precious, holy bible, how we love it Scripture: Isaiah 34:16 Languages: English Tune Title: [O the blessed bible, what a treasure]

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John S. Norris

1844 - 1907 Person Name: J. S. N. Author of "The Blessed Bible" in Sunshine No. 2 Rv John Samuel Norris United Kingdom/USA 1844-1907. Born at West Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK, he emigrated to the US when young and attended school in Canada. He was ordained a Methodist minister in Oshawa, ON, in 1868. Over the next decade he pastored at churches in Canada, NY, and WI. He switched to the Congregationalist denomination in 1878, serving churches in Mondovi, Shullsburg, and Hixton, WI, and Grand Rapids, MI. From 1882 -1901 he held pastorates at Ames, Webster City, Parkersburg, Peterson, and Tripoli, IA.. He died in Chicago, IL. John Perry

E. C. Magaret

1845 - 1924 Translator of "Die theure Bibel" in Die Kleine Palme No. 2
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