New Year's Song

Wake, O wake, the bells of morning

Author: William Cushing
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: William Cushing

Rv William Orcutt Cushing USA 1823-1902. Born at Hingham, MA, he read the Bible as a teenager and became a follower of the Orthodox Christian school of thought. At age 18 he decided to become a minister, following in his parents theology. His first pastorate was at the Christian Church, Searsburg, NY. He married Hena Proper in 1854. She was a great help to him throughout his ministry. He ministered at several NY locations over the years, including Searsburg, Auburn, Brookley, Buffalo, and Sparta. Hena died in 1870, and he returned to Searsburg, again serving as pastor there. Working diligently with the Sunday school, he was dearly beloved by young and old. Soon after, he developed a creeping paralysis that caused him to lose his… Go to person page >

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First Line: Wake, O wake, the bells of morning
Title: New Year's Song
Author: William Cushing
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Copyright: Public Domain

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Heavenly Carols #135

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Hours of Singing #58

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