The earth thou gavest, Lord, is thine

The earth thou gavest, Lord, is thine

Author: Georgia Elma Harkness
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Georgia Elma Harkness

Georgia Elma Harkness (1891-1974), first woman to teach theology in an American seminary, was once a household name, but few today know who she is–and all of her writings are out of print. We need to recover the work of this neglected theologian for the life of the church today. Born 21 April 1891, Harkness was the youngest of four children born to Joseph Warren Harkness and Lillie Merrill Harkness. She was born in Harkness, NY, a town in the Adirondacks named for her grandfather. A Methodist, she was personally converted in a revival as a teenager, and sensed a calling to serve the church. Her family was upper middle class and progressive, thereby giving her opportunities for education beyond what was available to most girls and w… Go to person page >

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First Line: The earth thou gavest, Lord, is thine
Author: Georgia Elma Harkness

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Hymn Society of America [Hymns Published for Special Occasions, and on Special Subjects] 1942-79 #d199

Ten New Stewardship Hymns #6

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