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When across the inward thought

Author: H. G. Tomkins

Tomkins, Henry George, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, ordained in 1857, and Vicar of Branscombe, Devon, 1868-72, is the author of several poems and hymns in Lyra Anglicana and other collections, one of which, "Come Lord Jesus, quickly come" (Advent) is in common use. His Poems, Chiefly Sacred, were published in 1891. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)… Go to person page >

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First Line: When across the inward thought
Author: H. G. Tomkins
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Elim; or Hymns of Holy Refreshment #d140

Elim; or Hymns of Holy Refreshment #d140

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home and Services for Congregational Worship. Rev. ed. #d792

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home and Services for Congregational Worship. Rev. ed. #d792
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Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home. (Rev. ed.) #531

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home. (Rev. ed.) #531
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Hymn and Tune Book, for the Church and the Home #579

Hymn and Tune Book, for the Church and the Home #579
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Hymns of the Church Universal #219

Hymns of the Church Universal #219

Jubilate Deo #154

Jubilate Deo #154

Songs of the Spirit #d427

Songs of the Spirit #d427
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The Churchman's Treasury of Song #375

The Churchman's Treasury of Song #375
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