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How can we serve Thee, Lord

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Author: Claudia Frances Hernaman

Hernaman, Claudia Frances, née Ibotson, daughter of W. H. Ibotson, sometime Vicar of Edwinstowe, Notts, was born at Addlestone, Surrey, Oct. 19, 1838, and married Sept. 1858, to the Rev. J. W. D. Hernaman, one of H. M. Inspectors of Schools. Mrs. Hernaman has composed more than 150 hymns, a great proportion of which are for children, and also some translations from the Latin. Her publications include:— (1) The Child's Book of Praise; A Manual of Devotion in Simple Verse by C. F. H. Edited by the Rev. James Skinner, M.A., &c, 1873 ; (2) The Story of the Resurrection 1879; (3) Christmas Story, 1881; (4) Christmas Carols for Children, 1st series, 1884; 2nd series, 1885; (5) The Way of the Cross, a Metrical Litany, 1885; (6) Hymns for the S… Go to person page >

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First Line: How can we serve Thee, Lord
Author: Claudia Frances Hernaman
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Hymnal and Service Book for Sunday Schools, Day Schools, Guilds, Brotherhoods, etc. #488

A Hymnal and Service Book for Sunday Schools, Day Schools, Guilds, Brotherhoods, etc. #488
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High School Hymnal #154

High School Hymnal #154

Hymns and Tunes for Children of the Church #d90

Hymns and Tunes for Children of the Church #d90

School and College Hymnal #d57

School and College Hymnal #d57
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School and College Hymnal #154

School and College Hymnal #154
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The Children's Hymn Book #342

The Children's Hymn Book #342
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The New Children's Hymnal #216

The New Children's Hymnal #216
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