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Thy presence, Lord, brought joy and splendor

Thy presence, Lord, brought joy and splendor

Author: William Watkins Reid
Published in 3 hymnals


Author: William Watkins Reid

William W. Reid, Jr. (1923-2007), after graduating from Oberlin College and Seminary and Yale Divinity School served for more than fifty years as pastor in the Wyoming Conference in rural and inner-city Methodist churches. He served on the Executive Committee of The Hymn Society of America. He was involved in social issues, serving as a councilman and county commissioner. His hymns are widely published in hymnals of many denominations. Mary Louise VanDyke… Go to person page >

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First Line: Thy presence, Lord, brought joy and splendor
Author: William Watkins Reid
Meter: 9.8.9.8
Publication Date: 1961
Copyright: Copyright 1961 by the Hymn Society of America

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Hymn Society of America [Hymns Published for Special Occasions, and on Special Subjects] 1942-79 #d218

The Hymnal #d486

Thirteen New Marriage and Family Life Hymns #12

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