'Mid evening shadows, let us all be watching

Author: Ray Palmer

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: 'Mid evening shadows, let us all be watching
Author: Ray Palmer
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Carmina Sanctorum, a selection of hymns and songs of praise with tunes #552

Carmina Sanctorum, a selection of hymns and songs of praise with tunes #552
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Carmina Sanctorum #552

Carmina Sanctorum #552

Coronation Songs #d125

Coronation Songs #d125

Hymnal of the Evangelical Church. Word ed. #d449

Hymnal of the Evangelical Church. Word ed. #d449
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Hymns and Songs of Praise for Public and Social Worship #1216

Hymns and Songs of Praise for Public and Social Worship #1216
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Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes #395

Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes #395

Songs for the New Life #d390

Songs for the New Life #d390
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Songs of Praise #324

Songs of Praise #324
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The Church Hymnary #838

The Church Hymnary #838
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The New Laudes Domini #92

The New Laudes Domini #92
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