The heavens, O God, thy power proclaim

The heavens, O God, thy power proclaim

Author: John Bowring
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: John Bowring

James Bowring was born at Exeter, in 1792. He possessed at an early age a remarkable power of attaining languages, and acquired some reputation by his metrical translations of foreign poems. He became editor of "The Westminster Review" in 1825, and was elected to Parliament in 1835. In 1849, he was appointed Consul at Canton, and in 1854, was made Governor of Hong Kong, and received the honour of knighthood. He is the author of some important works on politics and travel, and is the recipient of several testimonials from foreign governments and societies. His poems and hymns have also added to his reputation. His "Matins and Vespers" have passed through many editions. In religion he is a Unitarian. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charl… Go to person page >

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First Line: The heavens, O God, thy power proclaim
Author: John Bowring
Copyright: Public Domain

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Grammar School Hymn Book #d245

Hymns for Children and Young Persons #d394

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Hymns for Christian Devotion #178

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Hymns for Christian Devotion #178

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The School Hymn-Book #304

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