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[I'm acquainted with the Author] (Chorus)

[I'm acquainted with the Author] (Chorus)

Composer: Seth Sykes; Composer: Bessie Sykes
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Composer: Seth Sykes

Seth Sykes and his wife Bessie were traveling evangelists based in Glasgow, Scotland. They traveled around the UK. Seth preached and wrote lyrics to many hymns. They used lantern slide shows to illustrate their message and draw people to their meetings. Dianne Shapiro, from Discerning Music blog, accessed 1/12/17 Go to person page >

Composer: Bessie Sykes

Bessie Sykes and her husband Seth were traveling evangelists based in Glasgow, Scotland. They traveled around the UK. Seth preached and wrote lyrics to many hymns. Bessie wrote the music and accompanied it on a folding organ. They used lantern slide shows to illustrate their message and draw people to their meetings. Dianne Shapiro, from Discerning Music blog, accessed 1/12/17 Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: [I'm acquainted with the Author] (Chorus)
Composer: Seth Sykes
Composer: Bessie Sykes
Incipit: 34545 13155 66576
Copyright: Seth Sykes
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Texts

I'm Acquainted With the Author

I’m acquainted with the Author,
And I know God’s Word is true;
In times of grief it brings relief,
And tells me what to do,
How I dearly love its pages,
For I’ve found the “Rock of Ages”,
I’m acquainted with the Author,
And I know it’s true.

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The King's Songs #141

The King's Songs #141
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