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Holy Ghost that, promised, came

Holy Ghost that, promised, came

Author: Ray Palmer
Published in 3 hymnals


Author: Ray Palmer

Ray Palmer (b. Little Compton, RI, 1808; d. Newark, NJ, 1887) is often considered to be one of America's best nineteenth-century hymn writers. After completing grammar school he worked in a Boston dry goods store, but a religious awakening prodded him to study for the ministry. He attended Yale College (supporting himself by teaching) and was ordained in 1835. A pastor in Congregational churches in Bath, Maine (1835-1850), and Albany, New York (1850-1865), he also served as secretary of the American Congregational Union (1865-1878). Palmer was a popular preacher and author, writing original poetry as well as translating hymns. He published several volumes of poetry and hymns, including Sabbath Hymn Book (1858), Hymns and Sacred Pieces (1865… Go to person page >

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First Line: Holy Ghost that, promised, came
Author: Ray Palmer
Copyright: Public Domain
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Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home and Services for Congregational Worship. Rev. ed. #d260

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home and Services for Congregational Worship. Rev. ed. #d260
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Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home. (Rev. ed.) #388

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home. (Rev. ed.) #388
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Hymns and Songs of Praise for Public and Social Worship #383

Hymns and Songs of Praise for Public and Social Worship #383
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