[I have found the Savior precious] (Sweney)

[I have found the Savior precious] (Sweney)

Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Published in 14 hymnals


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Composer: Jno. R. Sweney

John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregati… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [I have found the Savior precious] (Sweney)
Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Incipit: 32213 45517 76562
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 14 of 14)
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Cheerful Songs #29

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Crowning Glory No. 2 #18

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Die Perle #74

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Lobe den Herrn! #43

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Melodies of Salvation #172

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Melodies of Salvation #172

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Redemption Songs #29

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Sacred Trio #29

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Showers of Blessing #29

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Songs of Faith and Hope #59

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The Epworth Hymnal No. 3 #64

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The Finest of the Wheat #92

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Words of Life #45

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