The Hymn Tune Index records the tune as Knaresborough : Based on the last section of a set piece, 'Advent', by James Leach, in LeacJCHTA, pp. 135–6 Leach, James (formerly of Rochdale). A Collection of Hymn Tunes and Anthems adapted for a full choir by the late Mr James Leach published for the benefit of his widow and children. London: T. Preston, & to be had of the widow, at Manchester, [1798–]. Apparently it appeared with At Jacob's Well words in 1801 in Beaumont, John. The New Harmonic Magazine. London: John Jauncey, Islington, 1801.
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