Dark is the sky that overhangs my soul

Author: S. J. Stone

Stone, Samuel John, a clergyman of the Church of England, the son of Rev. William Stone, was born at Whitmore, Staffordshire, April 25, 1839. He was educated at Pembroke College, Oxford, where he was graduated B.A. in 1862. Later he took orders and served various Churches. He succeeded his father at St. Paul's, Haggerstown, in 1874. He was the author of many original hymns and translations, which were collected and published in 1886. His hymns are hopeful in spirit and skillfully constructed. He published several poetic volumes. He died November 19, 1900 --Hymn Writers of the Church, 1915 (Charles Nutter)… Go to person page >

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First Line: Dark is the sky that overhangs my soul
Author: S. J. Stone
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Church of England Hymn Book #253

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Songs of the Christian Life #287

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The Golden Hymn Book #232

Unitarian Service Book, and Hymns for Church and Home. Abridged ed. #d72

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Worship Song #303

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