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Thread #133748   Message #3037271
Posted By: GUEST,Georgina Boyes
21-Nov-10 - 07:04 AM
Thread Name: Origins: At Jacob's Well (a Stranger Sought)
Subject: RE: Origins: At Jacob's Well (a Stranger Sought)
I'd be glad of more information about the dating of the "Jacob's Well" text.

Hugh Bourne (1772–1852) could quite easily have written a text that appeared in 1801, but although the hymn is widely attributed to him, I've also seen cautionary notes.

Does anyone have the title of Chris Browne's booklet, it sounds as though it would be very helpful.

We had our first carol rehearsal yesterday, so everything's getting into gear for a season of singing heart-raising carols.