[Why labor for treasures that rust and decay]

[Why labor for treasures that rust and decay]

Composer: Robert Lowry
Published in 2 hymnals


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Composer: Robert Lowry

Robert Lowry was born in Philadelphia, March 12, 1826. His fondness for music was exhibited in his earliest years. As a child he amused himself with the various musical instruments that came into his hands. At the age of seventeen he joined the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, and soon became an active worker in the Sunday-school as teacher and chorister. At the age of twenty-two he gave himself to the work of the ministry, and entered upon a course of study at the University of Lewisburg, Pa. At the age of twenty-eight he was graduated with the highest honors of his class. In the same year of his graduation, he entered upon the work of the ministry. He served as pastor at West Chester, Pa., 1851-1858; in New York City, 1859-1861;… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [Why labor for treasures that rust and decay]
Composer: Robert Lowry
Incipit: 55655 35616 55543
Key: C Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #12157
Text: Pure Gold
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The Cyber Hymnal #12157

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