[I have taken up the cross of Christ]

[I have taken up the cross of Christ]

Composer: J. H. Kurzenknabe
Published in 6 hymnals


Composer: J. H. Kurzenknabe

Kurzenknabe, John Henry. (Muenchhof, Kurhessen, Germany, June 18, 1840--April 13, 1927, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). German Reformed layman. His parents died of cholera when he was five, and he was placed in a boarding school. When 14, he came to the United States with his violin and his share ($500) of his parents' estate. During the 48-day voyage, he attended an elderly sick woman, a Mrs. Ziegler from Wilkes-Barre, Penn., whose family helped him settled in the States. He attended Wyoming Seminary nearby, where he studied music and perfected his English. Even before graduation, he taught violin and began teaching singing classes in the area. In 1856, William B. Bradbury came to Wilkes-Barre for a six-week musical institute. He was so impress… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [I have taken up the cross of Christ]
Composer: J. H. Kurzenknabe
Incipit: 13556 65511 32223
Copyright: Public Domain

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Band Music #37

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Gems of Gospel Song #82

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Peerless Praise #90

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Quartette #70

Songs for the Ransomed #70

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The Gospel Awakening #98

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