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Restless thy spirit, poor wandering sinner

Restless thy spirit, poor wandering sinner

Author: A. Broaddus
Published in 9 hymnals


Author: A. Broaddus

Broaddus, Andrew. (Caroline County, Virginia, November 4, 1770--December 1, 1848, Salem, Virginia). Baptist. Reared an Episcopalian; became Baptist, 1789. Honorary D.D., 1843, Columbian College, Washington, D.C., "humbly refused." Ordained October 16, 1791. Pastorates at Burrus, 1793-1820; while at Burrus also served Bethel, Fredericksburg, Upper Zion, Beulah, and Mangohick on rotational basis; Salem, 1820-1848; Upper King and Queen, 1827-1848, all in Viriginia. Author of The Age of Reason and Revelation (1795) (a reply to Paine's attack on Christianity); A Bible History for Schools and Families (Baltimore, 1816); Help for Children: Three Plain and Easy Catechisms (American Baptist Publication Society, n.d.). Edited Christian Baptist (1826-… Go to person page >

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First Line: Restless thy spirit, poor wandering sinner
Author: A. Broaddus
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances (1 - 9 of 9)

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns Suited to the Various Occasions of Public Worship #d271

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns Suited to the Various Occasions of Public Worship #d271
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns #153

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns #153

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Suited to the Various Occasions of Public Worship. 2nd ed. #d273

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Suited to the Various Occasions of Public Worship. 2nd ed. #d273
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A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #153

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #153
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A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #153

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #153

A Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, from the Most Approved Authors ... of the Church of Christ #d251

A Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, from the Most Approved Authors ... of the Church of Christ #d251
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The Christian Hymn Book #333

The Christian Hymn Book #333
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The Psalmist #S29

The Psalmist #S29
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The Virginia Selection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #708

The Virginia Selection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #708
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