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Child's Prayer

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Author: J. N. Folwell

Folwell, Joseph N. (Philadelphia, June 1, 1827--November 13, 1909, Kingston, New Jersey). Baptist. Born into a Quaker family, Folwell became a Baptist in 1847 and shortly thereafter began to study for the ministry. Attended Bucknell University, but was forced to leave during his junior year due to illness. Received honorary M.A. from Madison University, Hamilton, New York. Pastorates at Roadstown, NJ, 1851; Philadelphia, 1852; Ithaca, NY, 1868-1869; Brooklyn, NY, 1870-1882; Bayonne City, NJ, 1886; Westfield, NJ, 1887; Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1888-1889; Camden, NJ, 1892-1896; Kingston, NJ, 1898, 1902-1909; Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 1899-1900; Jersey City, NJ, 1901. Author of Baptist Catechism for Families and Sunday Schools (Ithaca, 1866).… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Father above, Thou God of love
Title: Child's Prayer
Author: J. N. Folwell
Language: English
Refrain First Line: For this I plead
Copyright: Public Domain
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Timeline

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Instances

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)
Page Scan

Bright Jewels for the Sunday School #87

Bright Jewels for the Sunday School #87
Page Scan

Christian Songs #140a

Christian Songs #140a
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Little Pilgrim Songs #12

Little Pilgrim Songs #12

Selected Songs #d20

Selected Songs #d20
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