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Golden Day of Promise

Author: L. E. J. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Oh, golden day of promise Refrain First Line: Oh, beautiful day of promise Used With Tune: [Oh, golden day of promise]

[O golden day of promise when the Lord shall come]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: L. E. Jones Incipit: 13333 32135 65322 Used With Text: Golden Day of Promise

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Author: L. E. J. Hymnal: Bright Light #188 (1893) First Line: O golden day of promise when the Lord shall come Refrain First Line: O beautiful day of promise, golden day Languages: English Tune Title: [O golden day of promise when the Lord shall come]

Golden Day of Promise

Author: L. E. J. Hymnal: Voice of Praise #26 (1895) First Line: Oh, golden day of promise Refrain First Line: Oh, beautiful day of promise Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, golden day of promise]

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Lewis E. Jones

1865 - 1936 Person Name: L. E. J. Author of "Golden Day of Promise" in Bright Light Pseudonyms: Mary Slater ================ Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry