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Father, look upon Thy children

Father, look upon Thy children

Author: Esther Wiglesworth
Published in 5 hymnals


Author: Esther Wiglesworth

Wiglesworth, Esther, daughter of Thomas Wiglesworth, was born at 6 Bruce Terrace, Tottenham, Middlesex, in 1827, and is now (1891) Matron of the Magdalen Asylum, Streatham. She has composed a large number of small poetical works, and has contributed numerous hymns and poems to the periodical press. The works from which most of her hymns in common use are taken, are: Verses for the Sundays and Holidays of the Christian Seasons, 1863; (2) Verses for Christian Children, 1871; (3) Hymns for the Feasts, and other Verses, 1878; (4) Songs of Perseverance, 1885, &c. These hymns in common use include:— 1. Almighty Father, God of love. Morning. 2. Father, look upon Thy children. Confirmation. 3. God chooseth out the place. God the Gu… Go to person page >

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First Line: Father, look upon Thy children
Author: Esther Wiglesworth
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Hymnal Amore Dei #315

Hymnal Amore Dei #315
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Hymnal, Amore Dei #315

Hymnal, Amore Dei #315
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Hymnal, Amore Dei. Rev. ed. #a315

Hymnal, Amore Dei. Rev. ed. #a315
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The Carol #34b

The Carol #34b
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The Children's Hymn Book #292

The Children's Hymn Book #292
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