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Lord, dismiss us hence with gladness

Lord, dismiss us hence with gladness

Author: Thomas Kelly
Published in 5 hymnals


Author: Thomas Kelly

Kelly, Thomas, B.A., son of Thomas Kelly, a Judge of the Irish Court of Common Pleas, was born in Dublin, July 13, 1769, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was designed for the Bar, and entered the Temple, London, with that intention; but having undergone a very marked spiritual change he took Holy Orders in 1792. His earnest evangelical preaching in Dublin led Archbishop Fowler to inhibit him and his companion preacher, Rowland Hill, from preaching in the city. For some time he preached in two unconsecrated buildings in Dublin, Plunket Street, and the Bethesda, and then, having seceded from the Established Church, he erected places of worship at Athy, Portarlington, Wexford, &c, in which he conducted divine worship and preached. H… Go to person page >

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First Line: Lord, dismiss us hence with gladness
Author: Thomas Kelly
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Selection of Hymns, adapted to the devotions of the closet, the family, and the social circle; and containing subjects appropriate to the monthly concerns of prayer for the success... #365

A Selection of Hymns, adapted to the devotions of the closet, the family, and the social circle; and containing subjects appropriate to the monthly concerns of prayer for the success... #365

The Christian Psalmist #d406

The Christian Psalmist #d406
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The Harp #D8

The Harp #D8
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The Harp. 2nd ed. #aD8

The Harp. 2nd ed. #aD8

Universalist Hymn Book #d284

Universalist Hymn Book #d284
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