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In darkest hours and greatest grief

In darkest hours and greatest grief

Author: William Parkinson
Tune: ROCKBRIDGE
Published in 7 hymnals

Author: William Parkinson

Parkinson, William, born in Frederick County, Maryland, Nov. 8, 1774, entered the Baptist ministry in 1798, was for some time Congress Chaplain, then pastor in New York City, &c. He died March 9, 1848. He published A Selection of Hymns and Sacred Songs, 1809 (known as Parkinson's Collection), and to it contributed 9 hymns (List in Burrage). Of these “Come, dear brethren in the Saviour" (Prayer Meeting) is still in common use. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)  Go to person page >

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First Line: In darkest hours and greatest grief
Author: William Parkinson
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #H.CXLII

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A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #H.CXLII

The American Seaman's Hymn Book #d102

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The Cluster of Spiritual Songs, Divine Hymns and Sacred Poems #CDLXXVIII

The Good Old Songs #d264

The Good Old Songs #355

The Primitive Hymns #d281

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