From Jesse's root, a Branch did rise

From Jesse's root, a Branch did rise

Author: Abner Kneeland
Published in 9 hymnals

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: From Jesse's root, a Branch did rise
Author: Abner Kneeland
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymns #76

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Sacred Poetry #87

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The Gospel Psalmist #218

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The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #174

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The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #174

The Universalist Hymn Book #d132

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The Universalist Hymn-Book #101

Universalist Hymn Book #d126

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