Oh Cristo, Nuestro Gozo y Bien

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 >

Translator: George Paul Simmonds

Used pseudonyms G Paul S., J. Paul Simon, and J. Pablo Símon  Go to person page >

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First Line: Oh Cristo, nuestro gozo y bien
Title: Oh Cristo, Nuestro Gozo y Bien
English Title: Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
Author: Ray Palmer
Translator: George Paul Simmonds
Language: Spanish
Copyright: Tr. © 1964 por George P. Simmonds. Asignado a The Rodeheaver Co. (una división de Word Inc.)

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Henry Baker (b. Nuneham, Oxfordshire, England, 1835; d. Wimbledon, England, 1910; not to be confused with Henry W. Baker) was educated as a civil engineer at Winchester and Cooper's Hill and was active in railroad building in India. In 1867 he completed a music degree at Exeter College, Oxford, Engl…

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¡Cantad al Señor! #86

El Himnario Bautista de la Gracia #248

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