Nearer My God To Thee

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This wonderful and moving old hymn was written by Sarah Fuller Flower Adams.  She was born at Harlow, Essex.  Her longest work is Vivia Perpetua, A Dramatic Poem (1841), which is about the early Christians. Mrs. Adams was a Unitarian, and the author of several hymns.

She died from tubercolosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.

Comments

[Sally]

That's a classic! Thanks for sharing.

[Jeanne]

Good Morning Beverly, One of my favorite hymns. Loved the history too.
Thanks for a wonderful rendition of that beautiful hymn.

Love you...Jeanne

[Charlotte]

What a beautiful rendition of this song. Nice to know the history of the song. Thank you for sharing it with us today.
Blessings,
Charlotte

[Kris]

What a lovely song to start the day off. It's always interesting to know how songs come to be.

Have a wonderful day.

God Bless,

Kris

[Sue]

This is one of my most favorite hymns!!! I so enjoyed It, thank you for sharing the information about its author!!!
Blessings,
Sue

[Sandi]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing and have a lovely day.

Blessings,
Sandi

[Pat]

Beautiful hymn Beverly! The words bring great comfort. Hugs, Pat

[Theresa@TakeASentimental Journey]

oh this is one of my favorites Beverly.Have a wonderful day !!

[Bobbi]

Thanks, Beverly.. So very uplifting! Bobbi

[Clif]

It is almost impossible for me to listen to or sing this song without crying. I have tears in my eyes right now. I guess it brings back so many memories. I was a Pastor for 47 years and I have lost count of the number of funeral services we sang this song at. I was interested to read about the author and surprised she was Unitarian. I may disagree with her on doctrine but not on this song. It moves me deeply. I also love the video and beautiful pictures. Thanks for posting.

[Mary T.]

I love old hymns sung in the old ways as much as I do the new ones.

[Julie]

What a beautiful song...I think sometimes the old Hymns are forgotten...thank you for sharing this one!!!;)Julie

[Marg]

I love listening to your beautiful hymns. They are such memories. I think we need to invite the new, but never let go of the old....

[Nancy]

That hymn brings back so many memories. Gorgeous pics, beautiful harmonies.

[SHeila]

Beverly, I love this song. As I recall, the band on the Titanic played this as the ship went down. People in the rescue boats and the water could hear it. What a comfort in those awful hours.

XO,

Sheila :-)