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Someday I Shall Be Like Him

Author: J. Lincoln Hall Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Someday I shall be like Him (Chorus)

[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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Author: J. L. H. Hymnal: Singspiration Three #102 (1943) Lyrics: 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. Languages: English Tune Title: [Someday I shall be like Him]

Some day I shall be like Him

Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #C237 (1953) Languages: English

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Person Name: J. L. H. Author of "Someday I Shall Be Like Him" in Singspiration Three 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