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I Would Fight the Good Fight

Author: Robert Moffett

Moffat, Robert, D.D., born at Ormiston, Dec. 21, 1795, and died Aug. 9, 1883. Dr. Moffat was engaged for many years as a missionary in Bechuanaland, and assisted in preparing a hymn-book for the use of the London Missionary Society's congregations in that country. He contributed thereto upwards of 250 original and translated hymns (see p. 756, ii.). His English hymn for children, "Can I, a little child?" (Missions) is very popular; it is dated 1841. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)  Go to person page >

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First Line: I would fight the good fight
Title: I Would Fight the Good Fight
Author: Robert Moffett
Language: English
Refrain First Line: There's a crown of righteousness
Copyright: Public Domain
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Gathered Jewels #71

Gathered Jewels #71

Glad Tidings for Sunday Schools, Revival Meetings #d53

Glad Tidings for Sunday Schools, Revival Meetings #d53

The Christian Hymnist #d250

The Christian Hymnist #d250
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Zion's Battle Cry #3

Zion's Battle Cry #3
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