1816 - 1889 Person Name: Rev. Wm. P. Breed, D.D. Hymnal Number: 64a Author of "Bright Mansions" in Songs for Worship Born: August 13, 16 or 23, 1816, Greenbush, New York.
Died: April 14, 1889, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Breed served as first pastor of the West Spruce Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1856 until his death. His works include:
Presbyterians and the Revolution, 1876
Presbyterianism Three Hundred Years Ago
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William P. Breed