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Edward L. Sloan

Edward Lennox Sloan (1830–1874) was a Latter-day Saint editor and publisher. He also was the arranger of the text of the hymn "For the Strength of the Hills" into the version currently contained in the hymnal of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Sloan was born in Bangor, Ireland and was trained as a weaver.

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Edward L. Sloan

Born
1830
Died
1874
Nationality
Ireland
Occupation
composer · hymnwriter

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Edward Lennox Sloan (1830–1874) was a Latter-day Saint editor and publisher. He also was the arranger of the text of the hymn "For the Strength of the Hills" into the version currently contained in the hymnal of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Sloan was born in Bangor, Ireland and was trained as a weaver.

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