Traveling on

We are soldiers on life's road

Author: Andrew Reed
Published in 3 hymnals

Author: Andrew Reed

Reed, Andrew, D.D., son of Andrew Reed, was born in London on Nov. 27, 1787, and educated for the Congregational Ministry at Hackney College, London. He was first the pastor of the New Road Chapel, St. George's-in-the-East, and then of the Wycliffe Chapel, which was built through his exertions in 1830. His degree was conferred by Yule College, America. He died Feb. 25, 1862. As the founder of "The London Orphan Asylum," "The Asylum for Fatherless Children," “The Asylum for Idiots” "The Infant Orphan Asylum," and "The Hospital for Incurables," Dr. Reed is more fully known, and will be longer remembered than by his literary publications. His Hymn Book was the growth of years. The preparation began in 1817, when he published a Supplement… Go to person page >

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First Line: We are soldiers on life's road
Title: Traveling on
Author: Andrew Reed
Refrain First Line: Traveling on
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Beacon Light #d112

The Gospel Messenger, a New Song Book #d181

The Guiding Star #d138

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