In the bitter waves of woe

In the bitter waves of woe

Author: Washington Gladden
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Washington Gladden

Washington Gladden (1836-1918) was called to the First Congregational Church in Columbus, OH in 1882 and remained there for 32 years. In 1883-84 he was known for his success in fighting the corrupt Tweed Ring, for arbitrating the Telegraphers' Strike and the Hocking Valley Coal Strike. He attacked John D. Rockefeller, Sr. for giving $100,000 of "tainted money" to the Congregational Church's Foreign Missions program. Throughout his ministry he emphasized applying the gospel to life in America. He wrote "O Master, let me walk with thee" in 1879. Mary Louise VanDyke… Go to person page >

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First Line: In the bitter waves of woe
Author: Washington Gladden
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymns and Anthems adapted for Jewish Worship #181

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The Treasury of American Sacred Song with Notes Explanatory and Biographical #274

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