The Children's Song Prayer

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Kind and heavenly Father, from Thy holy dwelling

Author: Evan Stephens
Tune: [Kind and heavenly Father, from Thy holy dwelling]
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: Evan Stephens

Evan Stephens (1854-1930) was a Welsh composer, conductor, and teacher. Born in Pencader, Carmarthenshire, Wales, he emigrated to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1866. He directed the vocal music program at the University of Utah from 1885 to 1900, and directed the Mormon Tabernacle Choir from 1890 to 1916. Stephens is remembered for his many contributions to the cultural growth of the state of Utah, his leadership of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and for the numerous hymns and songs he composed. - from the Library of Congress authority file Go to person page >

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First Line:	Kind and heavenly Father, from Thy holy dwelling
Title:	The Children's Song Prayer
Author:	Evan Stephens
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Smile in love upon us
Copyright:	Public Domain