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Keller's American hymn

Author: Matthias Keller

Born: March 20, 1813, Ulm, Germany. Died: October 13, 1875, Boston, Massachusetts. Keller studied music training in Stuttgart and Vienna, played violin the Viennese Royal Chapel, and was an army bandmaster for several years. He moved to America in 1846, where he played in theaters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He later began making violins, and conducted opera in New York City. His works include: A Collection of Poems, 1874 --www.hymntime.com/tch… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Speed our republic, O Father on high
Title: Keller's American hymn
Author: Matthias Keller (1869)
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Manual of Worship #300

A Manual of Worship #300

Favorite Hymns #d116

Favorite Hymns #d116

Hymns for the King's Children #d105

Hymns for the King's Children #d105
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Hymns of the Faith #305

Hymns of the Faith #305
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Popular Hymns Number 2 #232

Popular Hymns Number 2 #232
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Songs of Hope #268

Songs of Hope #268
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Songs of Life #123

Songs of Life #123
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Songs of Praise and Service #155

Songs of Praise and Service #155
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The Assembly Hymn and Song Collection #150

The Assembly Hymn and Song Collection #150
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