A Night Time Song

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The night time has come and the birds in their nests

Author: Elizabeth McEwen Shields
Tune: [The night time has come and the birds in their nests]
Published in 1 hymnal

Author: Elizabeth McEwen 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:	The night time has come and the birds in their nests
Title:	A Night Time Song
Author:	Elizabeth McEwen Shields
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1929
Copyright:	This text is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before 1930.