About Jane C. Bonar
Lived 1821 – 1884 (aged 63). Jane C. Bonar was a British writer and hymnwriter.
Jane C. Bonar (, Lundie; 1 December 1821 – 3 December 1884) was a Scottish hymnwriter. Her hymn, "Pass away, earthly joy!", first appeared in 1843 in Songs for the Wilderness. Two years after, it reappeared in The Bible Hymn Book, compiled by her husband, Horatius Bonar, and was reprinted in the United States with other names appended.
Early life and education Jane Catharine (or Catherine) Lundie (or Lundee) “He giveth me Salvation,” were among her last words.
"Joyful Trust" 1 FADE, fade, each earthly joy; Jesus is mine. Break, every tender tie; Jesus is mine. Dark is the wilderness, Earth has no resting-place, Jesus alone can bless; Jesus is mine.
2 Farewell, ye dreams of night; Jesus is mine. Lost in this dawning bright, Jesus is mine. All that my soul has tried Left but a dismal void; Jesus has satisfied; Jesus is mine.
-Mrs. Jane Catharine Lundee Bonar, 1845, Ab.
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Who was Jane C. Bonar?
Scottish hymnwriter (1821-1884)
When was Jane C. Bonar born?
Jane C. Bonar was born on 1 December 1821 in Kelso.
When did Jane C. Bonar die?
Jane C. Bonar died on 3 December 1884 in Edinburgh.
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Jane C. Bonar was a writer and hymnwriter.
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Jane C. Bonar was British.
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