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IA OE KU'U HILINA'I

Translator: Laiana (Lorenzo Lyons), 1807-1886

Lorenzo Lyons also known as Makua Laiana, missionary to Hawaii. Dianne Shapiro  Go to person page >

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1886

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 >

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First Line: Ia oe ku'u hilina'i
Title: IA OE KU'U HILINA'I
English Title: My Faith Looks Up To Thee
Translator: Laiana (Lorenzo Lyons), 1807-1886
Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1886 (alt.)
Language: Hawaiian
Publication Date: 1972
Copyright: This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1972.
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Leo Hoonani Hou #123

Leo Hoonani Hou #123

Na Himeni Haipule Hawaii #56

Na Himeni Haipule Hawaii #56
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