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The heavenly anchor

Author: John Parker Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Hold on hold on in Christ believing
The heavenly anchor

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Hold on, hold on the heavenly anchor

Author: John Parker Hymnal: International Singing Annual for Sabbath Schools #d26 (1874) First Line: Hold on hold on in Christ believing Languages: English
Hold on, hold on the heavenly anchor

The heavenly anchor

Author: John Parker Hymnal: Singing Annual for Sabbath Schools 1874 #d27 (1874) First Line: Hold on hold on in Christ believing
The heavenly anchor

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John Parker

1825 - 1911 Author of "The heavenly anchor" John Parker, born in England, immigrated to the United States about 1847 at the age of 22. He was a Methodist pastor, serving churches in New York and Vermont. He was a chaplain in the U.S. Army during the Civil War. He died in Asbury Park, New York in 1911. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Christian Advocate," Vol. 86, September 28, 1911, P. 1298 (6)
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