An interesting anecdote; thanks, Larry.

Is it known what was the melody it was sung to prior to the adoption of Coles' tune? Also, whether Coles was a Mormon?

Incidentally, when I said I preferred "Man of Grief" over "Sagina" et al., I meant for this text; I would prefer "Sagina" for "And Can It Be?" and "Sweet Hour" for its proper text, "Sweet Hour of Prayer". My conservative streak... ;-)

Haruo