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The importance of a sacred rite

The importance of a sacred rite

Author: S. Deacon
Published in 4 hymnals


Author: S. Deacon

Deacon, Samuel, born 1746, at Ratby, in Leicestershire, d. 1816 at Barton, near Market Bosworth, in the same county. He was son of Samuel Deacon, sen., one of the first preachers of the Leicestershire General Baptists; and half brother to John Deacon (q.v.) of Leicester. In 1771, S. Deacon settled at Barton, a small agricultural village, where, however, he presently established a considerable business as clock and watchmaker, and became well known for his mechanical skill. In 1779 he was invited to assist his father in ministering to the cluster of village congregations of General Baptists, of which Barton was the centre. He was popular and useful as a preacher, and continued minister of this church 37 years, receiving no pecuniary remunera… Go to person page >

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First Line: The importance of a sacred rite
Author: S. Deacon
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs; suited to the various kinds of Christian worship; and especially designed for and adapted to the Fraternity of the Brethren... #514

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs; suited to the various kinds of Christian worship; and especially designed for and adapted to the Fraternity of the Brethren... #514

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #d296

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #d296
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A Collection of Spiritual Hymns #365

A Collection of Spiritual Hymns #365
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Hymns of the Church Militant #121

Hymns of the Church Militant #121
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