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A Prayer for Help

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Author: Elizabeth McE. Shields

Shields, Elizabeth McEwen. (Camden, South Carolina, September 22, 1879--May 5, 1962, Asheville, North Carolina). She was named for her grandmother, Elizabeth McEwen of South Carolina. Director, Children's Work of the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education; Chair, children's section of what is now known as the National Council of Churches. Published many books for children, including Junior Hymns and Songs and Worship and Conduct Songs. --Tina Schneider, from information in the DNAH Archives, which includes correspondence from Elizabeth McEwen Shield's sister. Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Help us, Father, to remember
Title: A Prayer for Help
Author: Elizabeth McE. Shields
Language: English
Publication Date: 1929
Copyright: This text is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before 1931.

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Children's Hymnal #109

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The Little Golden Book of Hymns #1

The Little Golden Book of Hymns #3

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Worship and Conduct Songs #22

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