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I sing the gospel day

Author: Abner Kneeland

Kneeland, Abner, born in 1774, was noted for his religious changes, most of which may be traced through his hymns. He contributed 147 pieces to the American Universalist's Hymns composed by different Authors, 1808; and also edited The Philadelphia Hymn Book, 1819, and Hymns for the Use of those who are Slaves to no Sect, in 1834. In 1836 he underwent a trial at Boston for blasphemy. He died in 1844. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (190… Go to person page >

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First Line: I sing the gospel day
Author: Abner Kneeland
Copyright: Public Domain
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Conference Hymns and Tunes #d44

Conference Hymns and Tunes #d44
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Hymns, Composed by Different Authors, at the Request of the General Convention of Universalists. 2nd ed. #a397

Hymns, Composed by Different Authors, at the Request of the General Convention of Universalists. 2nd ed. #a397
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Hymns #397

Hymns #397

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d214

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d214
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The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #255

The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #255
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The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #255

The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #255
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The Philadelphia Hymn Book; or, a selection of sacred poetry, consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts...and others, adapted to public and private devotion #648

The Philadelphia Hymn Book; or, a selection of sacred poetry, consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts...and others, adapted to public and private devotion #648

The Universalist Hymn Book #d213

The Universalist Hymn Book #d213
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The Universalist Hymn-Book #254

The Universalist Hymn-Book #254

Universalist Hymn Book #d231

Universalist Hymn Book #d231
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