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Leslee Thorne-Murphy

Associate Dean
BYU College of Humanities
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The Wonder of Scripture Lecture Series

Charity and the Stranger in James Montgomery's "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" with Leslee Thorne-Murphy (March 27, 2026)

Leslee Thorne-Murphy
By Leslee Thorne-Murphy
March 27, 2026 11:00 AM
Leslee Thorne Murphy explores “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief” as more than a hymn—it’s a poetic meditation on Matthew 25 and a powerful invitation to see Christ in the people around us. Tracing the life of poet James Montgomery and the historical context of the hymn’s original publication, Murphy uncovers how personal experience, imagination, and scripture come together to create something spiritually transformative.
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