George Washington Doane

George Washington Doane (May 27, 1799 – April 27, 1859) was a United States churchman, educator, and bishop in the Episcopal Church for the Diocese of New Jersey.

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    “Softly now the light of day
    Fades upon my sight away;
    Free from care, from labor free,
    Lord, I would commune with Thee.”
    —George Washington Doane (1799–1859)