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We Are Marching On

Author: I. Baltzell Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Marching onward, marching onward Refrain First Line: Marching, we are marching on
We Are Marching On

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[Marching onward, marching onward]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Rev. I. Baltzell Incipit: 34555 65313 51117 Used With Text: We are Marching On
[Marching onward, marching onward]

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We are Marching On

Author: J. B. C. Hymnal: Gathered Jewels No. 2 #112 (1889) First Line: Marching onward, marching onward Refrain First Line: Marching, we are marching on Languages: English Tune Title: [Marching onward, marching onward]
We are Marching On

Marching onward, marching onward

Author: Isaiah Baltzell Hymnal: Gospel Chimes #d22 (1888)
Marching onward, marching onward

Marching, we are marching

Author: Isaiah Baltzell Hymnal: Choicest Gems #d40 (1893) First Line: Marching onward, marching onward
Marching, we are marching

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I. Baltzell

1832 - 1893 Person Name: Rev. I. Baltzell Composer of "[Marching onward, marching onward]" in Gathered Jewels No. 2 Baltzell, Isaiah. (near Frederick, Maryland, November 26, 1832--January 16, 1893, Frederick). He was educated in the common schools, and at New Windsor Academy, Carroll County, Maryland. In 1859 he married Cecilia Caroline James at Mountain Jackson, Virginia. Originally a Lutheran, he joined the United Brethren Church in 1847, was licensed to preach by the Virginia Conference in 1854, and ordained in 1856. In 1862 he joined the Pennsylvania Conference. He was presiding elder from 1875 to 1880, and from 1883 to 1889. He was a delegate to three General Conferences, and was a trustee of Otterbein University. In 1873 he was appointed by the General Conference a member of the committee to superintend the publication of Hymns for the Sanctuary. His first compilation was Revival Songster (Baltimore, 1859). He was joint editor, with G.W.M. Rigor, or Choral Gems (1871); joint editor, with E.S. Lorenz, of Heavenly Carols, Songs of Grace, Gates of Praise, Songs of Cheer, Songs of the Kingdom, Holy Voices, Songs of Refreshing, Notes of Triumph, Garnered Sheaves, Songs of the Morning, and The Master's Praise. He was also author of music and services for special occasions, and the editor and publisher of Carols of Praise. See: Shuey, W.A. (1892). Manual of the United Brethren Publishing House; Historical and Descriptive: 243-244. Some of his hymns bear the pseudonym Amicus. --Harry Eskew, DNAH Archives
I. Baltzell

J. B. Carlin

Person Name: J. B. C. Author of "We are Marching On" in Gathered Jewels No. 2 Pseudonym, See also Baltzell, Isaiah
J. B. Carlin
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