Flora Kirkland was born in 1862 in Kentucky, before moving to Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from school she became a public school teacher for the seventh grade. She was a member of Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church for which she wrote a number of hymns. She was very active in the Wallabout Bay Mission in that neighborhood of Brooklyn. Most of Wallabout Bay would be filled in to make way for the Brooklyn Navy Yard. She died 17 January 1911.
Brooklyn Standard Union, 16 January 1911 Go to person page >
Display Title: Peace I leave with youMy peace I give to youNot as the world giveth Giveth I unto youLet not your heart be troubledFirst Line: List the words of Jesus, Weary burdened soulAuthor: Flora KirklandDate: 1918
Display Title: Peace I Leave With YouFirst Line: List the words of JesusTune Title: [List the words of Jesus]Author: Flora KirklandScripture: John 14:27Date: 1901