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Gates, Mary C. Bishop (d. 1905) Gospel Heralds

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.106 Author/Creator: Gates, Mary C. Bishop (d. 1905) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 11 March 1900 Pagination: 2 p. 26.8 x 20.4 cm Order a Copy

The hymn, based on Luke 10:1, implores God to send messengers of His grace to those who are lost in sin and to those with broken hearts.

Gates, Merrill Edwards, Mrs., fl. 1900

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