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Glory, Glory

Glory, Glory

Carrie E. Breck (1855-1934) penned the lines for this beautiful song of the birth of Christ. "She could not carry a tune and had no natural sense of pitch," noted...

Glory, Glory

Carrie E. Breck (1855-1934) penned the lines for this beautiful song of the birth of Christ. "She could not carry a tune and had no natural sense of pitch," noted...

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Lyricist Louisa M. R. Stead was born in 1850 in Dover, England and immigrated to the United States as a young adult, living in Cincinnati, Ohio. There she married Mr....

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'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Lyricist Louisa M. R. Stead was born in 1850 in Dover, England and immigrated to the United States as a young adult, living in Cincinnati, Ohio. There she married Mr....

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In the Hour of Trial

In the Hour of Trial

Lyricist James Montgomery was born November 4th, 1771 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs historical record recounts:James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Mr. Montgomery had a heart for missions,...

In the Hour of Trial

Lyricist James Montgomery was born November 4th, 1771 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs historical record recounts:James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Mr. Montgomery had a heart for missions,...

How Can I Keep from Singing?

How Can I Keep from Singing?

Robert Lowry wrote both words and music to the hymn “How Can I Keep From Singing.” Lowry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 12th, 1825. Though he was raised...

How Can I Keep from Singing?

Robert Lowry wrote both words and music to the hymn “How Can I Keep From Singing.” Lowry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 12th, 1825. Though he was raised...

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Come, Ye Disconsolate

 Lyricist Thomas Moore was an Irish Catholic, born in Dublin in 1779. Moore was a close friend to fellow poet Lord Byron and was known as the ‘Voice of Ireland’...

Come, Ye Disconsolate

 Lyricist Thomas Moore was an Irish Catholic, born in Dublin in 1779. Moore was a close friend to fellow poet Lord Byron and was known as the ‘Voice of Ireland’...

Send the Light

Send the Light

    Charles Hutchinson Gabriel was born August 18, 1856 in Wilton Iowa. His father led singing schools in their family home, which led to Charles following in his footsteps -...

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Send the Light

    Charles Hutchinson Gabriel was born August 18, 1856 in Wilton Iowa. His father led singing schools in their family home, which led to Charles following in his footsteps -...

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