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J. E. Marsh

Short Name: J. E. Marsh
Full Name: Marsh, J. E.
Birth Year: 1889
Death Year: 1970

James Edward Marsh (Sr.) was born May 7th, 1889 (some sources give 1890), in Blount County, Alabama. He studied music under a number of teachers, including A.M. Pace, Homer Morris, and J. Henry Showalter. In addition to farming and owning a furniture store in Pinson, Alabama, he taught singing schools, published at least three songbooks, and served as a music and choir director in the Methodist Church. He was instrumental in organizing the Alabama State Singing Convention and served as its President. In addition to his own lyrics, Marsh set the words of others to music, including the popular bass lead song "Happy am I" written by J.M. Henson. J.E. Marsh died April 17th, 1970.

David Hamrick from Mrs. J.R. Baxter & Videt Polk, Gospel Song Writers Biography (Dallas: Stamps-Baxter, 1971), pp. 278-279.

--https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/details/KZTY-358


TextsTunesHymnalsRecommendations
Texts by J. E. Marsh (68)sort descendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
A city of splendor so lovely and fair, is standing in heaven we're toldJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
All hail the power of Jesus' name, Let angels prostrate fallJ. E. M. (Alterer)English1
As I journey here below, in this vain world of sinJ. E. M. (Author)English1
At the ending of the journey we will lay our burdens downJ. E. M. (Author)English4
Awake ye drowsy sleepers, join the royal reapersJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Beyond the river I have a Savior in whom I put my trust each dayJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Brother, look up and smile, over each weary mileJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Christ is precious to my soul, by His own blood He made me wholeJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Deep in the love of Jesus, I've found a place of prayerJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Does the world need the Savior as in the days of old?J. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Everywhere I go in this world below, Clouds of sin are hovering lowJ. E. Marsh (Author)English3
God holds the key to that blessed cityJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
God so loved this old world that He gave His Son a ransomJ. E. M. (Author)English1
I am in the army of my Savior, fighting here to win His blessed favorJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
I am just a stranger here, looking for a place somewhereJ. E. M. (Author)English1
I am on a journey here, looking for a home somewhereJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
I am on the road that leads to glory, Singing as I go along my wayJ. E. M. (Author)English1
I have a house not made with hands eternal in the skyJ. E. M. (Author)English1
I have nothing now to fear, since my Savior is so nearJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
I have read a wonderful storyJ. E. M. (Author)English1
I wonder why my Savior should have a lowly birthJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
I'm praising Christ for saving grace that made me free and wholeJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
I'm praising my Savior each day that I liveJ. E. M. (Author)English1
I'm serving a Christ and precious Lord now livingJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
I'm trusting in my blessed Lord to guide me as I goJ. E. M. (Author)English1
I'm waiting for the dawning of a better dayJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
In this old world, wherever we go, oft we're pressed with grief and woeJ. E. M. (Author)English1
It is wonderful to know there is a place to goJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Jesus found me when in darknessJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Jesus is a true friend, He is precious indeedJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Jesus was nailed to the cross for our sinJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Long ago my Savior died on lonely CalvaryJ. E. Marsh (Author)English2
Many the trials we're meeting down hereJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Marvelous was the love that Jesus had for sinnersJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
O Jesus be Thou very nearJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
O what a wonderful Savior is He, Who is reigning in heaven aboveJ. E. M. (Author)English1
Oft the way seems dark and dreary and the path is hard to treadJ. E. M. (Author)English1
Often darkness shadows gather, bringing us doubt and fearMr. J. E. M. (Author)English1
Oh, there is a home in heaven aboveJ. E. Marsh (Author)1
On the resurrection morning, when the dead in Christ shall rise (Marsh)J. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Once I was drifting away from my Lord, tossed by the waves of despairJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Once Jesus lived here with His peopleJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
People have wondered where heaven will beJ. E. M. (Author)English1
Praise Jehovah for His goodness, praise Him for His mighty loveJ. E. M. (Author)1
Press along my brother dear, with a happy songJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Scatter smiles of sunshine all along your wayJ. E. M. (Author)English1
Since I gave my heart to Jesus, I am trusting Him each dayJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Sing out the glad refrain, Jesus will come againJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Some time 'tis hard to understandJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
Someday we'll have sweet peace, joy that will never ceaseMr. J. E. M. (Author)English1
The gospel light is shining upon my pathway here, down hereJ. E. Marsh (Author)1
The harvest time is swiftly passing, what about your soul?J. E. M. (Author)English1
The mighty love of Jesus is so full and freeJ. E. M. (Author)English1
There are many mansions in that house aboveJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
There is only one foundation, we should build our hopes uponJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
There's a land of peace and loveJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
There's a land of wondrous story over on the hills of gloryJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
There's a mighty host that's marching to the promised landJ. E. M. (Author)English1
'Tis so sweet to know as I onward goJ. E. M. (Author)English1
Traveling in the glory road, leading me too the souls abodeJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
We have a Friend who will stay by our sideJ. E. M. (Author)English1
We have a Savior, loving and trueJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
We have many trials while traveling hereJ. E. Marsh (Author)English1
We're traveling on a journey here, from earth to a better land somewhereJ. E. M. (Author)English2
What love our blessed Savior showed while on Mount CalvaryJ. E. M. (Author)English1
When life on earth is done, our race here is runMr. J. E. M. (Author)English1
When we get to glory, we'll sing the sweet storyJ. E. M. (Author)1
When we have finished our journey down hereJ. E. M. (Author)English1
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