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Some day I shall be like him, in that city so fair

Author: J. Lincoln Hall Appears in 3 hymnals

[Someday I shall be like Him]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Used With Text: Someday I Shall Be Like Him

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Some day I shall be like him, in that city so fair

Author: J. Lincoln Hall Hymnal: Hallelujah Songs #d124 (1920) Languages: English

Some day I shall be like him, in that city so fair

Author: J. Lincoln Hall Hymnal: Songs of Faith and Triumph Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Combined #d238 (1929)

Author: J. L. H. Hymnal: New Songs of Pentecost No. 3 #1 (1918) Lyrics: 1 Someday I shall be like Him, In that city so fair; Pass’d shall be all my trials, I His image shall bear. Refrain: Someday I shall be like Him, Someday, like Him; Chang’d into heavenly beauty, When His face I see; Someday I shall be like Him, Someday, like Him; Hallelujah! This wonderful promise, He gives to me. 2 Someday I shall be like Him, O what joy fills my soul! More and evermore like Him, While eternities roll. [Refrain] 3 Someday I shall be like Him, When His face I shall see; Like my Lord, hallelujah! From all sorrow be free. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Someday I shall be like Him]

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Author of "Someday I Shall Be Like Him" Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry