Der Schirm des Höchsten

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In Gott fand ich Zuflucht und Ruh'

Translator: Ernst Gebhardt; Author: James L. Nicholson
Tune: [In Jesus I've found a sweet rest]
Published in 9 hymnals

Translator: Ernst Gebhardt

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Author: James L. Nicholson

James L Nicholson United Kingdom/USA 1828-1876. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States around age 25. He lived in Philadelphia, PA, worked as a postal clerk, and was a member of the Wharton Street Methodist Episcopal Church there for about 20 years, where he taught Sunday school, led singing in church, and assisted in evangelical work. This was also hymn writer, William J Kirkpatrick’s, church. Around 1871 he moved to Washington, DC, and worked as a postal clerk there. In addition to his hymn writing, he also wrote several books, one on birds and their care, one on forensic medicine. He died in Washington, DC, but was buried in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry… Go to person page >

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First Line:	In Gott fand ich Zuflucht und Ruh'
Title:	Der Schirm des Höchsten
English Title:	In God I have found a retreat (Under His Wings)
Translator:	Ernst Gebhardt
Author:	James L. Nicholson
Language:	German
Refrain First Line:	O wie herrlich und groß
Copyright:	Public Domain