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John R. Colgan

John R. Colgan
from "Echoes from peak and plain..."
Short Name: John R. Colgan
Full Name: Colgan, John R.

Rv John Roland Colgan USA 1830-1911. Born in Westville, OH, he became a methodist Episcopal minister in the Central OH conference, serving 38 years. He was an able and successful expositor of Scripture. He married Catherine Boyer. They had two sons and four daughters.. He authored several hymn lyrics. He died in Birmingham, AL.
Wk: Jesus lives (Mighty army of the young).

John Perry


Texts by John R. Colgan (12)sort descendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
All the world for Jesus, put it into songJohn R. Colgan (Author)English2
Holy Father, we imploreRev. John R. Colgan (Author)English3
I was out on the desert, a StrangerJohn R. Colgan (Author)English8
Jovens, salvos pela cruzJohn R. Colgan (Author)Portuguese1
Little children, Jesus pleadsJohn R. Colgan (Author)1
Master, we are here before TheeRev. John R. Colgan (Author)English4
Mighty army of the youngRev. John R. Colgan (Author)English94
My soul, O why art thou dyingRev. John R. Colgan (Author)English1
O du gladdaJohn R. Colgan (Author)1
Sinner, see that wayside beggarRev. John R. Colgan (Author)English2
Thou dost call us, blessed SaviorRev. John R. Colgan (Author)English1
Wait not till the shadows lengthen (Chorus)John R. Colgan (Author)English0
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