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Charles Edward Pollock

Short Name: Charles Edward Pollock
Full Name: Pollock, Charles Edward, 1853-1928
Birth Year: 1853
Death Year: 1928

Charles Edward Pollock USA 1853-1928. Born at Newcastle, PA, he moved to Jefferson City, MO, when age 17. He was a cane maker for C W Allen. He also worked 20 years for the MO Pacific Railroad, as a depot clerk and later as Assistant Roadmaster. He was a musician and prolific songwriter, composing 5000+ songs, mostly used in Sunday school settings and church settings. He took little remuneration for his compositions, preferring they be freely used. He produced three songbooks: “Praises”, “Beauty of praise”, and “Waves of melody”. In 1886 he married Martha (Mattie) Jane Harris, and they had three children: Robert, Edward, and a daughter. He died in Merriam, KS.

John Perry

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Pollock, Charles Edward. (Jefferson City, Missouri, 1853-1924). Records of Jefferson City indicate the following:

1897 clerk at depot; residence at 106 Broadway (with Mildred Pollock)
1904-1905 cane maker for C. W. Allen
1908-1909 musician; residence at 106 Broadway (with wife Matty)
1912-1913 residence at St. Louis Road, east city limits

--Wilmer Swope, DNAH Archives

Note: not to be confused with Charles Edward Pollock (c.1871-1924).


TextsTunesHymnalsRecommendations
Texts by Charles Edward Pollock (169)sort descendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
A poor lost sinner once was ICharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
A wonderful fountain was opened for sinCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Above all the roar of the citiesCharles E. Pollock (Adapter)English3
Are you weary of your sin? Christ is a merciful SaviorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
As a child of God, do you seek to winC. E. P. (Author)English2
As I travel life's dark roadCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
At the feet of Jesus, Penitent I kneelCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English5
At the last, when the book shall be openedChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
At your heart's door Christ is knockingC. E. P. (Author)2
Banished every thought of sadnessCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Beautiful home on high Up in the bright blue skyCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Beautiful hands at the gateway tonightCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English15
Behold a stranger at the door!Chas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
Beyond the bright stars, in the beautiful blueChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English3
Beyond the narrow bounds of timeCharles E. Pollock (Author)English2
Beyond the narrow streamCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Beyond this sad and sinful lifeCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English4
By faith I look to Calvary's crossCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
By the prophet 'tis recorded that the solitary placeChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chrous))English1
Children, children, praise the LordC. E. P. (Author)English3
Children, give your hearts to JesusCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English5
Children, seek the blessed SaviorChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Christ died to save poor sinners lostCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Christian, courage, don't grow wearyChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Closer, dear Lord, to Thee, Closer to Thee (Pollock)Charles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Come to the Savior, no longer delayCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Come, wanderer, come! thy Savior callsChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
Come, ye wanderers, now forsakenC. E. P. (Arranger)English5
Coming back from the paths of sin and follyCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Cross the line today, sinnerCharles Edward Pollock (Author)4
Dear Lord Jesus, hear my prayer, watch over me with tender careCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Don't go where you cannot take JesusCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Enlist in Christ's army, and do it todayC. E. P. (Adapter)English2
Farewell, sweet child, farewellCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
Father, Thou hast taught usCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Flee from the wrath to come!, flee sinner while you mayChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
For pain or for pleasure, for weal or for woeChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
From my loving heavenly FatherCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
From the dark and dismal tombCharles E. Follock (Author)English4
Get your ticket and be readyChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Give your hearts to Jesus, children, now while you are youngC. E. P. (Author)English2
Gladly sing, gladly sing Praises to our heavenly KingC. E. P. (Author)English3
God sent His Son down from on highCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
God so loved the world of poor sinners lostCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
Happy little birdie, singing in the treeCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English1
Hear the call of the Master to one and to allCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
How sweet to trust in Jesus, God's well beloved SonCharles Edward Pollock (Author)5
How sweet will be the welcome homeCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English15
I am coming, blessed SaviorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
I am coming Lord, I have heard Thy voiceC. E. P. (Author)English3
I am going home to the better landCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I am sailing o'er life's oceanCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I am so happy all day longCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I am weary, and am longingCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
I am weary as I journeyC. E. P. (Author)English2
I had wandered afar from the ShepherdCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English1
I had wandered afar on sin's mountainC. E. P. (Author)English2
I have a home, a happy home, Above the starry skyC. E. P. (Author)English2
I love the sweet story of JesusCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
I love to go to the Sunday schoolC. E. P. (Author)English5
I love to tell others of JesusC. E. P. (Author)2
I wake this morn and all my lifeCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
I want to know more about Jesus, Who left hisCharles Edward Pollock (Author)4
I will build my hopes on the solid RockChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
If I labor to save poor lost soulsCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
"If ye love me, keep my commandments", This is the Christian's testC. E. P. (Author)English2
I'll tell the sweet story of JesusC. E. P. (Author)English2
I'm a pilgrim, and I journey, seekingChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
I'm filled with wondrous joy todayCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English7
I'm going along, resisting the wrong (Pollock)Charles Edward Pollock (Author)1
I'm going at once to the SaviorC. E. P. (Arranger)English2
I'm trusting in the promises of Christ my LordCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I'm weary of my burdenCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
In from the highways and byways of sinChas. Edw. Pollock (Arranger)English6
In heavenly rest abidingChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
In the glorious cause of the MasterCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
In the Master's vineyard, Go and work todayC. E. P. (Author)English3
In the vineyard of the Master There is work for all to doChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
I've a Father dear whom I longCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I've found a Friend, a precious Friend (Pollock)Charles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I've found at last abiding peaceChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Jesus, I love Thy name, 'Tis sweet to meC. E. P. (Author)English2
Jesus knocks; He calls to theeC. E. P. (Arranger)English1
Jesus loves the children dear, Loves to have them always nearCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English15
Jesus, precious Savior, hear me when I prayCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
Jesus stands knocking at thy heart's doorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Jesus, tender Shepherd, All my wants supplyC. E. P. (Author)English2
Jesus, with tender compassion and loveCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Kleine Kinder, preist den HerrnCharles Edward Pollock (Author)German3
Let the tidings roll, Of a dying Savior's loveCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Let us work aheadCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Life's pilgrimage, how shortC. E. P. (Author)English2
List to the call of the SaviorC. E. P. (Author)English3
List to the still, small voiceC. E. P. (Author)English3
Little children can do somethingCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English8
Little children, come to Jesus (Pollock)Charles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Little children, praise the LordCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English16
Look to Jesus, weary one, full of anguish, full of griefCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English1
Lord, send Thy Spirit down, Like a refreshing showerC. E. P. (Author)English5
Many souls are in the tempestC. E. P. (Arranger)English1
My best friend is Jesus, I cling to his sideCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Neglect not thy salvation, O hear the warning cryCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
No more a slave in Satan's powerChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
Now has come the hour of parting, We must to our homes repairChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English3
O let not the worldCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
O prodigal child, wheresoever thou dost roamCharles E. Pollock (Author)English2
O sinner, hear the Savior's voice, in tender tones He's pleadingCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
O what shall it profit my brotherC. E. P. (Author)English2
Oft when I gaze at the stars in the nightCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
On the bosom of Jesus my Savior!Charles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Only a word for the MasterCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English13
Our blessed Lord to heaven is goneCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Out in the mountains, far awayCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Out on life's ocean many soulsCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Out on sin's mountain the lost sheep are strayingC. E. P. (Author)English2
Out upon life's wild, rough seaChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Praise Him, angels in the heightCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
Precious are the promises of Christ, my SaviorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Precious Jesus, O to love TheeC. E. P. (Arranger)English1
Precious Savior lead and guide meCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Put your trust in the Savior, my brotherChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Send out the Life-Boat across sin's rough waveC. E. P. (Author)English2
Since I've been redeemed by the precious SaviorChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Sinner, give Jesus your heart todayCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Soldiers of the cross, firmly take a standCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Sow thou thy seed in the morningChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
Standing at the line, sinner, standing at the lineCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Tell me of Jesus, the Savior, Who left his bright home on highChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Tell the sweet story of Jesus, the Savior of sinful menChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Thank the great CreatorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
The Bible is the Christian's guideCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
The blood that Jesus shed for me, When groaning, dying on the treeChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
The judgment day is coming, surely coming by and byCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
The Savior calls, list to his voiceCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
The Savior died for sinners lostChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
The Sunday school army has gathered once moreC. E. P. (Author (Chorus))English1
There are lands far away over the sea, Where in darkness are souls seeking lightChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (chorus))English1
There comes a time, a happy timeCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English10
There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Emmanuel's veinsChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English2
There is a land, a sunny climeC. E. P. (Author)English9
There is a pardon full and freeC. E. P. (Author)English3
There is joy among the angels who surround the throne aboveChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
There will be mansions in heavenCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
There will be weeping and wailingCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
There's a beautiful far away countryCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
There's a beautiful land of sunshineCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
There's a beautiful place called heavenC. E. P. (Author)English2
There's a dark and a cloudy side of lifeCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
There's a place of sweet rest called heavenCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
There's no place to me like the Sunday-schoolC. E. P. (Author)English4
There's peace within my soul todayC. E. P. (Author)English2
Thousands are lost in the desert of sinChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
'Tis but a veil that hangs betweenCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
Up in Heaven we shallCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Waves of sweet melody now do I hearCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
We are little sowers, sowing for the LordCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
We are sailing o'er life's seaCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
We are traveling on, and we're nearer every dayCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
We shall meet upon the shoreCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
We've a little Christian bandCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
When a soul returnsCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
When I think of the every day blessingsCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
When Jesus shall come again by and byC. E. P. (Author)English4
When my life work is ended, my armor laid downCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
When the saints shall stand 'round the great white throneCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
When the veil from our eyes shall be lifted (Pollock)Charles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
When we reach the golden city, Over Jordan's rolling tideChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English3
Ye Christians, look uponCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
You long have been living away from your GodCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English9
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