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Der gute Hirte

Alterer: Dorothy Thrupp

Dorothy Ann Thrupp was born in London, June 10, 1779. She contributed some hymns, under the pseudonym of "Iota," to W. Carus Wilson's Friendly Visitor and his Children's Friend. Other hymns by her, signed "D.A.T.," appeared in Mrs. Herbert Mayo's Selection of Hymns and Poetry for the Use of Infant Schools and Nurseries, 1838. She was also the editor of Hymns for the Young, c. 1830, in which all the hymns were given anonymously. She died in London on December 15, 1847. --The Hymnal 1940 Companion… Go to person page >

Translator: Philipp Bickel

(no biographical information available about Philipp Bickel.) Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Willst Du, Herr, dein Lamm nicht leiten?
Title: Der gute Hirte
English Title: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Alterer: Dorothy Thrupp
Translator: Philipp Bickel
Language: German
Copyright: Public Domain
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Timeline

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Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 8 of 8)
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Evangelischer Liederschatz #269

Evangelischer Liederschatz #269
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Evangeliums-Lieder 1 und 2 (Gospel Hymns) #184

Evangeliums-Lieder 1 und 2 (Gospel Hymns) #184
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Evangeliums-Lieder 1 und 2 #184

Evangeliums-Lieder 1 und 2 #184
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Frohe Lieder und Brüder-Harfe #222

Frohe Lieder und Brüder-Harfe #222
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Gemeinschafts-Lieder. 7th ed. #23

Gemeinschafts-Lieder. 7th ed. #23
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Gute Botschaft #237

Gute Botschaft #237
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Kleiner Liederschatz #62

Kleiner Liederschatz #62
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Sonntagsschul-Gesangbuch der Reformirten Kirche in den Vereinigten Staaten #76

Sonntagsschul-Gesangbuch der Reformirten Kirche in den Vereinigten Staaten #76
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