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Blind Bartimeus

Author: M. B. C. Slade

Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry  Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: As forth from the city, went Jesus one day
Title: Blind Bartimeus
Author: M. B. C. Slade
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Hear me in kindness, pity my blindness
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Christian Hymns #192

Christian Hymns #192
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Good News #84

Good News #84
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Pure Songs for Sunday-Schools #14

Pure Songs for Sunday-Schools #14
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The Standard Sunday School Hymnal #26

The Standard Sunday School Hymnal #26
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