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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), and Hymns of My Holy Hours (1868). His complete poetical works were published in 1876. Bert Polman.
Ray Palmer, 1808–87, American Congregational clergyman and hymn writer, b. Little Compton, R.I., grad. Yale, 1830. He held pastorates in Bath, Maine (1835–50), and Albany, N.Y. (1850–66). He is remembered chiefly for the hymn "My Faith Looks up to Thee" (1830), a worldwide favorite, for which Lowell Mason wrote the tune Olivet.
Author: Ray Palmer (1830) Tune: OLIVET (Mason) Published in 2195 hymnals. Printable scores: PDF, MusicXML. Playable presentation: Lyrics only, lyrics + music. Audio files: MIDI, Recording. Song available on My.Hymnary. FlexScore. My Faith Looks Up to Thee. Piano/Organ. For Love of Country. Choral. My Faith Looks Up to Thee. Representative Text.
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 ...
Ray Palmer (1808-1887) has written many fine hymns. and translations (tr), some of which (68) you may find here: l A l B l C l E l F l H l I l J l L l M l O l P l S l T l W l Y l. A. All things to mine eyes are bright - The hour of joy. Alone with thee!
A gifted writer with a deep love for sacred music, Palmer penned 38 hymns that have stood the test of time. His compositions, known for their tenderness, beauty, and reverence, have been cherished by generations of worshippers.
The U.S. clergyman and hymn writer Ray Palmer is best known for the hymn “My Faith Looks Up to Thee,” with music by Lowell Mason. He also published poetry and a number of prose works. Palmer, the son of a judge, was born on Nov. 12, 1808, in Little Compton, R.I.
