As the Doves to Their Windows

As the doves to their windows when dark grows the sky

Author: Charles Walker Ray
Tune: [As the doves to their windows when dark grow the sky]
Published in 3 hymnals

Author: Charles Walker Ray

Rv Charles Walker Ray DD USA 1832-1917. Born at Otselic, NY, he became a Baptist minister. He was educated at Hamlton College, Clinton, NY. He earned his doctorate from Monongahela College, Jefferson, PA. That school closed in 1894. He pastored at North Stonington, CT, for a number of years. He also served at Plymouth, NY. He married Julia Tracy Sheffield, and they had a son, Arthur. He wrote a number of books and song books: “Grace Vernon Bussell, the heroine of western Australia” (1878); “Spicy breezes” (1883); “The day school crown” (1892); “The revival helper: a collection of songs for Christian work and worship” (1893); “Bright blossoms of song” (1895); “Zion’s delight” (1901); “The song of songs… Go to person page >

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First Line: As the doves to their windows when dark grows the sky
Title: As the Doves to Their Windows
Author: Charles Walker Ray
Language: English
Refrain First Line: The windows of mercy are open and wide
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gospel Light, or Hymns and Tunes for all Occasions of Christian Work and Worship #d24

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The Best Standard Songs #6

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Zion's Delight #94

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