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: Folget Jesu treulich nach, Folget Jesu treulichFirst Line: Folget Jesu treulich nach, Folget Jesu treulichAuthor: William W. OrwigDate: 1894
Display Title: Folget Jesu treulich nach, Folget Jesu treulichFirst Line: Folget Jesu treulich nach, Folget Jesu treulichAuthor: William W. OrwigDate: 1877
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