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The quiet hour

Author: John R. Colgan Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Master, we are here before thee Refrain First Line: On the promise we are waiting

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[Master, we are here before thee]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: A. F. Myers Incipit: 34316 65356 53215 Used With Text: The Quiet Hour

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The Quiet Hour

Author: Rev. John R. Colgan Hymnal: New Century Carols #11 (1899) First Line: Master, we are here before thee Refrain First Line: On the promise we are waiting Languages: English Tune Title: [Master, we are here before thee]
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The Quiet Hour

Author: Rev. John R. Colgan Hymnal: Corn In Egypt #92 (1900) First Line: Master, we are here before thee Refrain First Line: On the promise we are waiting Languages: English Tune Title: [Master, we are here before thee]
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The Quiet Hour

Author: Rev. John R. Colgan Hymnal: Fairer than Day (Enlarged Edition) #92 (1903) First Line: Master, we are here before thee Refrain First Line: On the promise we are waiting Scripture: Acts 2:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [Master, we are here before thee]

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A. F. Myers

Composer of "[Master, we are here before thee]" in Corn In Egypt 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

John R. Colgan

Person Name: Rev. John R. Colgan Author of "The Quiet Hour" in Corn In Egypt Rv John Roland Colgan USA 1830-1911. Born in Westville, OH, he became a methodist Episcopal minister in the Central OH conference, serving 38 years. He was an able and successful expositor of Scripture. He married Catherine Boyer. They had two sons and four daughters.. He authored several hymn lyrics. He died in Birmingham, AL. Wk: Jesus lives (Mighty army of the young). John Perry
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