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[Father, thy children to thee now raise]

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[Father, thy children to thee now raise]

Composer: Evan Stephens
Published in 5 hymnals


Composer: Evan Stephens

Evan Stephens (1854-1930) was a Welsh composer, conductor, and teacher. Born in Pencader, Carmarthenshire, Wales, he emigrated to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1866. He directed the vocal music program at the University of Utah from 1885 to 1900, and directed the Mormon Tabernacle Choir from 1890 to 1916. Stephens is remembered for his many contributions to the cultural growth of the state of Utah, his leadership of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and for the numerous hymns and songs he composed. - from the Library of Congress authority file Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [Father, thy children to thee now raise]
Composer: Evan Stephens
Meter: 9.9.9.9 D
Incipit: 17654 32123 44323
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Appearance of this hymn in hymnals19051910191519201925193019351940194519501955196019651970197519801985050100Percent of hymnalsHighcharts.com

Instances

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Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #91

Include 4 pre-1979 instances
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