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We are little Christians, We are sons of God

We are little Christians, We are sons of God

Author: Esther Wiglesworth
Tune: ST. LUCIAN (Rinck)
Published in 6 hymnals


Author: Esther Wiglesworth

Wiglesworth, Esther, daughter of Thomas Wiglesworth, was born at 6 Bruce Terrace, Tottenham, Middlesex, in 1827, and is now (1891) Matron of the Magdalen Asylum, Streatham. She has composed a large number of small poetical works, and has contributed numerous hymns and poems to the periodical press. The works from which most of her hymns in common use are taken, are: Verses for the Sundays and Holidays of the Christian Seasons, 1863; (2) Verses for Christian Children, 1871; (3) Hymns for the Feasts, and other Verses, 1878; (4) Songs of Perseverance, 1885, &c. These hymns in common use include:— 1. Almighty Father, God of love. Morning. 2. Father, look upon Thy children. Confirmation. 3. God chooseth out the place. God the Gu… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: We are little Christians, We are sons of God
Author: Esther Wiglesworth
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 6 of 6)
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Service and Hymns for Sunday Schools #169b

Service and Hymns for Sunday Schools #169b

The Children's Hymnal (with tunes) #d218

The Children's Hymnal (with tunes) #d218
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The Children's Hymnal with Tunes #187a

The Children's Hymnal with Tunes #187a
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The Children's Hymnal with Tunes #187b

The Children's Hymnal with Tunes #187b

The Hymns from the Children's Hymnal; with a Service, for Sunday Schools #d222

The Hymns from the Children's Hymnal; with a Service, for Sunday Schools #d222
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The New Children's Hymnal #289

The New Children's Hymnal #289
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