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Thy benediction, Lord

Author: Abner Kneeland

Kneeland, Abner, born in 1774, was noted for his religious changes, most of which may be traced through his hymns. He contributed 147 pieces to the American Universalist's Hymns composed by different Authors, 1808; and also edited The Philadelphia Hymn Book, 1819, and Hymns for the Use of those who are Slaves to no Sect, in 1834. In 1836 he underwent a trial at Boston for blasphemy. He died in 1844. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (190… Go to person page >

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First Line: Thy benediction, Lord
Author: Abner Kneeland
Copyright: Public Domain
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Hymns, Composed by Different Authors, at the Request of the General Convention of Universalists. 2nd ed. #a403

Hymns, Composed by Different Authors, at the Request of the General Convention of Universalists. 2nd ed. #a403
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Hymns #403

Hymns #403

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d426

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d426

The Universalist Hymn Book #d464

The Universalist Hymn Book #d464
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The Universalist Hymn-Book #335

The Universalist Hymn-Book #335
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