Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - A Walk On The Streets During The Ice Storm

"… every limb Coming from the church were muffled hymns Although the outcome would be harsh and cruel At first every twig appeared a jewel As the sun…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Millerite camp meeting, Orrington, 1844

"… said there were "ten hundred" people singing hymns. In his journal, Martin describes the tents, lights, pulpit, and other activities in great…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"He is remembered as a prolific writer of hymns, the compiler of collections of hymns, and the author of a vesper service."

Music in Maine - MAKE

"Vetromile translated Catholic hymns and scripture into Indigenous languages, but also recorded the oral histories and songs in Wabanaki languages…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Church on the Hill

"… the attendants had to “about face” when there was hymn singing. The members owned their pews and there were many small ones with tiny doors at…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"… the books that they had were the Bible, Watts’ hymn book and the Almanac, which were resorted to on all occasions."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - A Call to Temperance

"… Historical Society QJ 282 V642.1 This book of hymns, written in both Passamaquoddy and English, depicts the Devil giving Native Americans rum and…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"There, ever humming his favorite hymn entitled Bangor, as local legend has it, he attended the necessary committee meeting on the hamlet's request."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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