Down the bay, far away

Down the bay, far away

Author: M. B. C. Slade
Published in 1 hymnal

Author: M. B. C. Slade

Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry  Go to person page >

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First Line: Down the bay, far away
Author: M. B. C. Slade
Refrain First Line: Dash away, blithe and gay
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Blue Bird #d11

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