Come, Father, with the coming night

Author: Ray Palmer

Ray Palmer (b. Little Compton, RI, 1808; d. Newark, NJ, 1887) is often considered to be one of America's best nineteenth-century hymn writers. After completing grammar school he worked in a Boston dry goods store, but a religious awakening prodded him to study for the ministry. He attended Yale College (supporting himself by teaching) and was ordained in 1835. A pastor in Congregational churches in Bath, Maine (1835-1850), and Albany, New York (1850-1865), he also served as secretary of the American Congregational Union (1865-1878). Palmer was a popular preacher and author, writing original poetry as well as translating hymns. He published several volumes of poetry and hymns, including Sabbath Hymn Book (1858), Hymns and Sacred Pieces (1865… Go to person page >

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First Line: Come, Father, with the coming night
Author: Ray Palmer
Copyright: Public Domain

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HURSLEY

HURSLEY is a Protestant French Huguenot melody by an anonymous composer.

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Hymns for the Christian Church, for the Use of the First Church of Christ in Boston #466

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Hymns of the Church Universal #605

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Isles of Shoals Hymn Book and Candle Light Service #25

Unitarian Service Book, and Hymns for Church and Home. Abridged ed. #d61

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