For a Blessing on the Children

O Wisdom! whose unfading power

Author: Reginald Haber
Published in 15 hymnals

Author: Reginald Haber

Reginald Heber was born in 1783 into a wealthy, educated family. He was a bright youth, translating a Latin classic into English verse by the time he was seven, entering Oxford at 17, and winning two awards for his poetry during his time there. After his graduation he became rector of his father's church in the village of Hodnet near Shrewsbury in the west of England where he remained for 16 years. He was appointed Bishop of Calcutta in 1823 and worked tirelessly for three years until the weather and travel took its toll on his health and he died of a stroke. Most of his 57 hymns, which include "Holy, Holy, Holy," are still in use today. -- Greg Scheer, 1995… Go to person page >

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First Line: O Wisdom! whose unfading power
Title: For a Blessing on the Children
Author: Reginald Haber
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Collection of Hymns for the use of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in America #1009

A Collection of Hymns for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America #d404

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A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #561

Chapel Hymns #d432

Hymns for Mothers #d58

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Hymns for Sunday Schools, Youth and Children #106

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Hymns for Sunday Schools, Youth, and Children #106

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Hymns for the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. ed. #1009

Hymns, Collects, Anthems and Selections #d193

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New Hymn and Tune book #107f

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New Hymn and Tune Book #107f

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Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #H584

The American Hymn and Tune Book #d620

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The Heart and Voice #191d

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