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Deacon Goodman and the Singing Controversy in a New England Parish
The passsages recount Deacon Goodman famed for kindness yet obstinate about singing in meeting. A series of comic and serious events follow as choir leaders, ministers and neighbors try to curb his singing. He finally joins other parishes, stops singing, and resolves to dedicate himself to prayer rather than music.
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Goodman
Dee
D&e
Deacon Goodman
Messiah
Jim Crow
Zip Coon
Savior
Ole Bull
John Casco
Deacon
Cho
Deacon Goodnat
Mozart
Mary
Boston
Tedesco
Universalist
Amsdorf
Little Mary
Bragg
New England
The
Missionary Society
Massachusetts
Bang
Adam
Orion
Old Mag
Fathers
Descon Grimes
Echo
Lam
Tare
Ile
Rabbit