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We Haste to Sabbath School

Author: R. G. Staples Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Each morn of God's most holy day Refrain First Line: Dear Jesus, precious Savior

[Each morn of God's most holy day]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: R. G. Staples Incipit: 51122 36532 17125 Used With Text: We Haste to Sabbath School

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Author: R. G. S. Hymnal: Loving Voices #13 (1887) First Line: Each morn of God's most holy day Refrain First Line: Dear Jesus, precious Saviour Languages: English Tune Title: [Each morn of God's most holy day]

Dear Jesus, precious Savior

Author: R. G. Staples Hymnal: Precious Jewels #39 (1878) First Line: Each morn of God's most holy day

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R. G. Staples

b. 1833 Author of "We Haste to Sabbath School" Robert Griffin Staples. He was born Robert Griffin on January 24, 1833 in Washington DC. Both of his parents died in a carriage accident when he was an infant; he was then adopted by his mother's sister, Mary Ann King, and her husband, Samuel Johnson Staples and he was given the name Robert Griffin Staples. He was a captain in the Union Army during the Civil War and after the war was promoted to Major. He then worked as chief clerk in the Portsmouth United States Navy Yard. Religion was an important part of his life, as well as music. He died June 20, 1891 in Portsmouth, VA. Dianne Shapiro, from Jean Brickey (great-granddaughter)