Festival Hymn

Author: M. B. C. Slade

Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Thou who in Thy church of old
Title: Festival Hymn
Author: M. B. C. Slade
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Come, O come to our hearts
Copyright: Public Domain

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Chapel Gems for Sunday Schools #64

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Chapel Gems for Sunday Schools #64

Chapel Gems #d87

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The Hosanna #117

The Musical Fountain, Enlarged #d106

The Snow-Bird #d33

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The Welcome #58

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