Orwig, William. (September 25, 1810--May 29, 1889). Evangelical. Historian, editor, bishop (1859), college president, book agent (1836), promoter of missions. Assisted in making new edition of Das Geistliche Viole, most important hymnbook in German America. Hymns, well-loved, included "Komm Geist vom Thron herab."
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Display Title: Ach, wie vergehet doch die ZeitFirst Line: Ach, wie vergehet doch die ZeitTune Title: [Ach, wie vergehet doch die Zeit]Author: W. W. OrwigDate: 1894
Display Title: Ach, wie vergehet doch die ZeitFirst Line: Ach, wie vergehet doch die ZeitTune Title: [Ach, wie vergehet doch die Zeit]Author: W. W. OrwigDate: 1912
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