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When was the popular hymn "Lead, Kindly Light" written by John Henry Newman?
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"Lead, Kindly Light" was written in 1833 by John Henry Newman, an English priest, theologian, and university administrator. It is one of the best-known hymns in the English-speaking world, and has been translated into more than 50 languages. The hymn is based on Newman's own experience of spiritual darkness and doubt, and expresses his longing for guidance and comfort.
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