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Beautiful City of Gold

I read of a beautiful city, Of gladness and gradeur untold

Author: A. F. Myers
Tune: [Beautiful City of Gold] (Myers)
Published in 1 hymnal


Author: A. F. Myers

Augustus (Gus) Franklin Myers USA 1850-1902. Born at Ashland, OH, he was a music composer and publisher. He may have taught music, as his title of ‘Professor’, is noted by one source. His song books include: “The life line”, “The search light” (1894), “The seed sower” (1897). He wrote many lyrics and tunes. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry  Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: I read of a beautiful city, Of gladness and gradeur untold
Title: Beautiful City of Gold
Author: A. F. Myers
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Someday I will go to that city
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Search Light #129

The Search Light #129
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