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The weary dove

A weak and weary dove, with drooping

Author: J. Dowling
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: J. Dowling

Dowling, John. (Pavensey, Sussex, England, May 12, 1807--July 4, 1878, Middletown, New York). Baptist. Father of Rev. George Thomas Dowling. Educated in England; received D.D. from Transylvania University in 1846. Pastorates in Catskill, New York, 1832-1834; Newport, Rhode Island, 1834-1836; New York, New York, 1844-1852, 1856-1868; Philadelphia, 1852-1856; Newark, New Jersey. Author of various works, including Exposition of the Prophecies (1840), Defence of the Protestant Scriptures (1843), History of Romanism (1845). Edited and translated other works. In 1849, published A New Collection of Hymns, Designed Especially for Use in Conference and Prayer Meetings, and Fmaily Worship (New York: Edward H. Fletcher). The seven hymns in this collec… Go to person page >

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First Line: A weak and weary dove, with drooping
Title: The weary dove
Author: J. Dowling
Copyright: Public Domain
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Conference Hymns. a new collection of hymns, designed especially for use in conference and prayer meetings, and family worship. #250

Conference Hymns. a new collection of hymns, designed especially for use in conference and prayer meetings, and family worship. #250
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Methodist Social Hymn Book #231

Methodist Social Hymn Book #231
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The Christian Hymn Book #950

The Christian Hymn Book #950

The Christian Hymnal #d6

The Christian Hymnal #d6
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The Christian Hymnal #674

The Christian Hymnal #674
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