For Holy Writ, Where Ancient Sage

For Holy Writ, where ancient sage

Author: William Watkins Reid
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Author: William Watkins Reid

Reid, William Watkins, Sr. (Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland, October 15, 1890--February 18, 1983, Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania). Methodist. Parents were William Reid, a native of Moneymore, near Belfast, and Sarah Watkins of Londonderry. Came to the United States in 1900. Attended New York University (bachelor's degree, 1915; master's degree in journalism, 1917). Served The Hymn Society as President, Executive Director, and Editor of The Hymn from 1966 to 1976. Authored the Hymn Society's 40th anniversary history, Sing with Spirit and Understanding. Also edited The Pastor's Journal for the Methodist church and worked as its director of the News Service of the Board of Missions. Also: Caulfield, Benjamin. --From DNAH Archives… Go to person page >

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First Line: For Holy Writ, where ancient sage
Title: For Holy Writ, Where Ancient Sage
Author: William Watkins Reid
Meter: 8.8.8.4
Publication Date: 1965
Copyright: This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1965.

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