O had I the wings of a dove, I'd make my escape and be gone

O had I the wings of a dove, I'd make my escape and be gone

Author: Thomas Kelly
Published in 7 hymnals

Author: Thomas Kelly

Kelly, Thomas, B.A., son of Thomas Kelly, a Judge of the Irish Court of Common Pleas, was born in Dublin, July 13, 1769, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was designed for the Bar, and entered the Temple, London, with that intention; but having undergone a very marked spiritual change he took Holy Orders in 1792. His earnest evangelical preaching in Dublin led Archbishop Fowler to inhibit him and his companion preacher, Rowland Hill, from preaching in the city. For some time he preached in two unconsecrated buildings in Dublin, Plunket Street, and the Bethesda, and then, having seceded from the Established Church, he erected places of worship at Athy, Portarlington, Wexford, &c, in which he conducted divine worship and preached. H… Go to person page >

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First Line: O had I the wings of a dove, I'd make my escape and be gone
Author: Thomas Kelly
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Collection of Hymns from Various Authors. New ed. #d238

Hymns, Selected from Various Authors, for the Use of Young Persons #d163

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Public, Parlour, and Cottage Hymns. A New Selection #II.87

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The Lecture-Room Hymn-Book #H462

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The Lecture-Room Hymn-Book #T162

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