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Jesus Will Tell Me

Author: L. O. B. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Once I was weary toiling on life's way Refrain First Line: Jesus will tell me, Jesus will tell me Used With Tune: [Once I was weary toiling on life's way]
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[Once I was weary toiling on life's way]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Chas. Edw. Pollock Incipit: 32155 61765 53456 Used With Text: Jesus Will Tell Me
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Jesus Will Tell Me

Author: L. O. B. Hymnal: Light and Life Songs No. 4 #68 (1928) First Line: Once I was weary toiling on life's way Refrain First Line: Jesus will tell me, Jesus will tell me Lyrics: 1 Once I was weary toiling on life’s way, Once I was longing for some brighter day, Till with my burden I to Christ did go, And He has gold me just what to do. Chorus: Jesus will tell me, Jesus will tell me, Yes, He will tell me just what to do; Jesus will tell me, Jesus will tell me, Yes, He will tell me just what to do. 2 When I was doubting, turning here and there, While sin and danger met me ev’rywhere, And as I asked Him, simply trusting, too, Then Jesus told me just what to do. [Chorus] 3 For He hath gold me, in His holy word, That ev’ry prayer will lovingly be heard; So in His strength I safely journey thro’, Trusting in Him who knows what to do. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Once I was weary toiling on life's way]
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Author: L. O. B. Hymnal: Gold Tried in the Fire #15 (1904) First Line: Once I was weary toiling on life's way Refrain First Line: Jesus will tell me, Jesus will tell me Languages: English Tune Title: [Once I was weary toiling on life's way]
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Charles Edward Pollock

1853 - 1928 Person Name: Chas. Edw. Pollock Composer of "[Once I was weary toiling on life's way]" in Light and Life Songs No. 4 Charles Edward Pollock USA 1853-1928. Born at Newcastle, PA, he moved to Jefferson City, MO, when age 17. He was a cane maker for C W Allen. He also worked 20 years for the MO Pacific Railroad, as a depot clerk and later as Assistant Roadmaster. He was a musician and prolific songwriter, composing 5000+ songs, mostly used in Sunday school settings and church settings. He took little remuneration for his compositions, preferring they be freely used. He produced three songbooks: “Praises”, “Beauty of praise”, and “Waves of melody”. In 1886 he married Martha (Mattie) Jane Harris, and they had three children: Robert, Edward, and a daughter. He died in Merriam, KS. John Perry ================= Pollock, Charles Edward. (Jefferson City, Missouri, 1853-1924). Records of Jefferson City indicate the following: 1897 clerk at depot; residence at 106 Broadway (with Mildred Pollock) 1904-1905 cane maker for C. W. Allen 1908-1909 musician; residence at 106 Broadway (with wife Matty) 1912-1913 residence at St. Louis Road, east city limits --Wilmer Swope, DNAH Archives Note: not to be confused with Charles Edward Pollock (c.1871-1924).
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L. O. Brown

Person Name: L. O. B. Arranger of "Jesus Will Tell Me" in Light and Life Songs No. 4 Rv L O Brown USA. He may be Rev. L. O. brown of Indianapolis, IN, but this is not verified. John Perry
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