Take Me, O My Father

Long from Thee my footsteps straying

Author: Ray Palmer
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Ray Palmer

Ray Palmer (b. Little Compton, RI, 1808; d. Newark, NJ, 1887) is often considered to be one of America's best nineteenth-century hymn writers. After completing grammar school he worked in a Boston dry goods store, but a religious awakening prodded him to study for the ministry. He attended Yale College (supporting himself by teaching) and was ordained in 1835. A pastor in Congregational churches in Bath, Maine (1835-1850), and Albany, New York (1850-1865), he also served as secretary of the American Congregational Union (1865-1878). Palmer was a popular preacher and author, writing original poetry as well as translating hymns. He published several volumes of poetry and hymns, including Sabbath Hymn Book (1858), Hymns and Sacred Pieces (1865… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Long from Thee my footsteps straying
Title: Take Me, O My Father
Author: Ray Palmer
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Take me, O my father, take me
Copyright: Public Domain

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Junior Christian Endeavor Songs #25

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Songs of the Covenant #159

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