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Teach Us Lord

Teach us, Lord, Thy wisdom, For Thou art woundrous wise

Author: Elizabeth M. Shields
Tune: [Teach us, Lord, Thy wisdom]
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Elizabeth M. Shields

Shields, Elizabeth McEwen. (Camden, South Carolina, September 22, 1879--May 5, 1962, Asheville, North Carolina). She was named for her grandmother, Elizabeth McEwen of South Carolina. Director, Children's Work of the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education; Chair, children's section of what is now known as the National Council of Churches. Published many books for children, including Junior Hymns and Songs and Worship and Conduct Songs. --Tina Schneider, from information in the DNAH Archives, which includes correspondence from Elizabeth McEwen Shield's sister. Go to person page >

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First Line: Teach us, Lord, Thy wisdom, For Thou art woundrous wise
Title: Teach Us Lord
Author: Elizabeth M. Shields
Language: English
Publication Date: 1927
Copyright: Public Domain

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Junior Hymns and Songs #34

Junior Hymns and Songs #d74

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