Word: hymns
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...translated from the German most of the pieces in the "Juvenile Lyre" (Boston, 1832), and from the "Conversations-Lexicon" nearly enough articles to fill a volume of the Encyclopedia Americana (1828-32). His collections of original hymns, poetry, and poetical translations have been published under the title of "Lyric Gems" (Boston, 1843); "The Psalmist," a noted Baptist hymn book (1843), and "Rock of Ages" 1866-77). Other writings by him are "Life of Rev. Joseph Grafton" (1818), "Missionary Sketches" (1879-1883), "History of Newton, Mass." (1880), "Rambles in Mssion Fields" (1884), and contributions to numerous periodicals...
...Samuel Francis Smith, D. D., of the class of 1829, the author of the hymn "America," died suddenly at the New York and New England railroad station on Saturday afternoon shortly after five o'clock. Dr. Smith at the time was on his way to Redville, where he had accepted an invitation to preach at the Blue Hill Chapel yesterday afternoon. His death is said to have been caused by some heart trouble...
...Saronic Gulf. There is to be an illumination of the great monuments of antiquity, a grand historical torchlight procession representing scenes from Greek history, and a series of representations of dramatic masterpieces, beginning with a tragedy by Sophocles and ending with Wagner's "Lohengrin," and a special Olympic hymn by a modern Greek composer is to be sung by a monster chorus. A great attendance by athletes and scholars from all the world is expected...
...appears not to be generally known that the new University Hymn Book which has been in use at Appleton Chapel since the beginning of the year, is on sale. In its compilation as in its use, it is a thoroughly University work and one which will prove to every Harvard man an interesting memorial of the religious life here...
...America" Testimonial Committee, a portrait by Peixotto of Samuel Francis Smith, author of the national hymn "America...