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H. C. Finley

H. C. Finley
From Rhonda McDonald
Short Name: H. C. Finley
Full Name: Finley, H. C. (Hiram Cleveland)
Birth Year: 1884
Death Year: 1970

H. C. (Hiram Cleveland) Finley was born in Sharp County, Arkansas April 2, 1884. his parents were Stephen and Mary Amelia Moody Finley. In 1909 he was married to Lucy Edna Mason, daughter of a music teacher. To them were born six children. He preached and taught singing schools in several states for more than 40 years. He has had songs published in several books. His most popular song is "There's Only One Way." Other songs are "No Wonder You're Sad," "Sinner, Put Your Trust in Jesus," and Glory and Honor Be To Christ."
He died February 17, 1970. His wife died June 26, 1976.

Rhonda McDonald, great grand-daughter (email)


TextsTunesHymnalsRecommendations
Texts by H. C. Finley (18)sort descendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
All the world is filled with sorrowH. C. Finley (Author)1
As I look back through tears I see our childhood friends we knewH. C. Finley (Author)English2
As I travel through this world, Darts at me are often hurledH. C. Finley (Author)English1
As I travel to my homeH. C. Finley (Author)English1
Blessed be the name of Christ the SaviorH. C. Finley (Author)English1
I heard the voice of Jesus say, Come unto me and rest (Finley)H. C. Finley (Author)English1
I shall lay down these heavy burdens when I come to earth's ending wayH. C. F. (Author)English2
I'm following Jesus on life's weary roadH. C. F. (Author)English1
No matter how dreary or rugged the wayH. C. F. (Author)English1
The Savior left His home in glory, And came to earth, His love to showH. C. Finley (Author)English1
The Savior is calling for reapers todayH. C. F. (Author)English1
There is a home so we are toldH. C. Finley (Author)English11
There's a home prepared in heavenH. C. Finley (Author)1
There's a land beyond all shadowsH. C. Finley (Author)English1
There's only one way to reach heaven's bright gateH. C. F. (Author)English5
We may put to silence all the forces of the evil bandH. C. Finley (Author)English1
We read about a wondrous cityH. C. Finley (Author)English1
When I have crossed death's cold dark riverH. C. Finley (Author)English1
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