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W. G. Fischer

1835 - 1912 Person Name: Wm. G. Fischer Composer of "[What of the future, my brother]" in Songs of Redeeming Love William Gustavus Fischer In his youth, William G. Fischer (b. Baltimore, MD, 1835; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1912) developed an interest in music while attending singing schools. His career included working in the book bindery of J. B. Lippencott Publishing Company, teaching music at Girard College, and co-owning a piano business and music store–all in Philadelphia. Fischer eventually became a popular director of music at revival meetings and choral festivals. In 1876 he conducted a thousand-voice choir at the Dwight L. Moody/Ira D. Sankey revival meeting in Philadelphia. Fischer composed some two hundred tunes for Sunday school hymns and gospel songs. Bert Polman

Mrs. M. E. Willson

1842 - 1942 Person Name: Mrs. M. Bliss Wilson Author of "What of the Future?" in Songs of Redeeming Love Mate E. Bliss Willson, sister of P. P. Bliss.

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