I am weary of straying, O fain would I rest (Moore)

I am weary of straying, O fain would I rest (Moore)

Author: W. T. Moore
Tune: KIMMEL
Published in 12 hymnals

Author: W. T. Moore

Moore, William Thomas. (Henry County, Kentucky, August 27, 1832--September 7, 1926, Orland, Florida) Disciple. A "cosmopolitan," he gained denominational fame for his liberal attitude toward the validity of non-immersionist forms of baptism during his tenure at minister of an independent congregation in London. Member of the five-man committee that produced the 1865 Christian Hymn Book (also appointed to a similar committee chosen to make the 1882 Christian Hymnal, Revised, but, being in London, was unable to serve); both books include his "Let every heart and tongue," "Listen to the gospel, telling," "Love of God, all love excelling," "O that I had wings like a dove," and "Thy kingdom, gracious Lord." He was the author of Comprehensive His… Go to person page >

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First Line: I am weary of straying, O fain would I rest (Moore)
Author: W. T. Moore
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymns for Second Advent Believers #d48

Primitive Baptist Hymn and Tune book #d162

The Centennial Hymnal #d158

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The Sacred Lyre #317

Popular Hymns, revised #165

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The Standard Church Hymnal #625

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The Reformed Church Hymnal #320

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The Wesleyan Sacred Harp #251b

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Imperial Songs #45

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