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We shall rise

Author: James H. Stanley Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: O the day's not far away
We shall rise

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We shall rise

Author: James H. Stanley Hymnal: Eureka Sacred Banner #24 (1914) First Line: O the day's not far away Languages: English
We shall rise

We shall rise

Author: James H. Stanley Hymnal: The Eureka Star #d53 (1913) First Line: O the day's not far away
We shall rise

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James Henry Stanley

1869 - 1954 Person Name: James H. Stanley Author of "We shall rise" James Henry Stanley, Feb. 2,1869 - June 1, 1954, was a singing school teacher, band director and hymn composer. He died in Saltillo, Miss., where he had been a resident for 60 years.He is buried at Springhill Presbyterian Church in Lee County. His best known composition was "Prepare to Meet Thy God," for which wrote music and lyrics. Carolyn Hurt Nichols (grandchild), from email 7-19-2018
James Henry Stanley
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