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O Make Me, Lord, Thrive As a Tree

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Author: Ann Griffiths

Griffiths, Ann, of Dolwar Fechan, Montgomeryshire, was born in 1776, and died in 1805. She composed many beautiful hymns, a collection of which was published (posthumously) in 1806, and also in 1808, under the title of "Hymnau o fawl i Dduw ac i'r oen" ("Hymns of Praise to God and the Lamb"). Several of her hymns rank with the best in the Welsh language. [Rev. W. Glanffrwd Thomas] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology… Go to person page >

Translator: Richard C. Ross

Author/editor of A Word on My Mind: The Words of Ann Griffiths (2011) Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: O make me, Lord, thrive as a tree
Title: O Make Me, Lord, Thrive As a Tree
Welsh Title: Gwna fi fel pren planedig, O fy Nuw
Translator: Richard C. Ross (2011)
Author: Ann Griffiths
Meter: 10.10.10.10
Source: Rev. in Hymns & Devotions for Daily Worship, 2024; A Word on My Mind: The Words of Ann Griffiths, 2011
Language: English
Copyright: © 2011, 2024 Richard C. Ross

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