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O That Will Be Glory - Charles H. Gabriel

O That Will Be Glory - Charles H. Gabriel

Mr. Charles H. Gabriel was a great composer and musician. Gabriel loved music from a young age. He was born in Iowa on August 18, 1856 and grew up on...

O That Will Be Glory - Charles H. Gabriel

Mr. Charles H. Gabriel was a great composer and musician. Gabriel loved music from a young age. He was born in Iowa on August 18, 1856 and grew up on...

A Dying Saviour- William Bradbury

A Dying Saviour- William Bradbury

William Batchelder Bradbury is credited for creating a style of children’s music, especially Sunday School tunes, that would be remembered for generations to come. Hall describes him as “kind, patient,...

A Dying Saviour- William Bradbury

William Batchelder Bradbury is credited for creating a style of children’s music, especially Sunday School tunes, that would be remembered for generations to come. Hall describes him as “kind, patient,...

Near the Cross - Fanny Crosby

Near the Cross - Fanny Crosby

“Near the Cross” was introduced first in Robert Lowry and William Doane’s volume “Brightest and Best” in 1875. Its simple melody and lyrics have made an indelible mark on the...

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Near the Cross - Fanny Crosby

“Near the Cross” was introduced first in Robert Lowry and William Doane’s volume “Brightest and Best” in 1875. Its simple melody and lyrics have made an indelible mark on the...

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Hear Thou My Prayer - Henry C. Graves

Hear Thou My Prayer - Henry C. Graves

Henry Graves had an appreciation of music that ran deep. He expressed his sympathy and feelings about faith in the words he wrote. Just listen to the words he wrote...

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Hear Thou My Prayer - Henry C. Graves

Henry Graves had an appreciation of music that ran deep. He expressed his sympathy and feelings about faith in the words he wrote. Just listen to the words he wrote...

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I'd Rather Have Jesus - George Beverly Shea

I'd Rather Have Jesus - George Beverly Shea

Have you ever heard the name George Beverly Shea? He was best known as the featured soloist with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; however, he also had many recordings, television...

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I'd Rather Have Jesus - George Beverly Shea

Have you ever heard the name George Beverly Shea? He was best known as the featured soloist with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; however, he also had many recordings, television...

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Jesus Loves Me - Anna and Susan Warner

Jesus Loves Me - Anna and Susan Warner

If you have been a Christian for very long, then you have probably heard the famous children’s song, “Jesus Loves Me.” It is played in most churches and Christian homes...

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Jesus Loves Me - Anna and Susan Warner

If you have been a Christian for very long, then you have probably heard the famous children’s song, “Jesus Loves Me.” It is played in most churches and Christian homes...

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