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Soon will the sleeping martyrs rise

Soon will the sleeping martyrs rise

Author: Emily C. Pearson
Published in 7 hymnals


Author: Emily C. Pearson

Emily Catherine Clemons [“Clemens” or “Clemmons”] Pearson (1818-1900) Emily Catherine Clemons was an educator, author, poet, and from 1844 to 1845 a “female laborer” exhorting people to be ready for Christ’s impending return. She later continued her writing career as an abolitionist novelist and advocate for Temperance, missions, Sabbath School, and other reforms. She was noted author of numerous hymns. Michael Campbell (director of Seventh Day Adventist (NAD) archives, statistics and research) Go to person page >

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First Line: Soon will the sleeping martyrs rise
Author: Emily C. Pearson
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances (1 - 7 of 7)
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Hymns of the "Jubilee Harp" #a135

Hymns of the "Jubilee Harp" #a135
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Songs of Pilgrimage #252

Songs of Pilgrimage #252

The Advent Christian Hymnal #d770

The Advent Christian Hymnal #d770
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The Advent Harp; designed for believers in the speedy coming of Christ #350

The Advent Harp; designed for believers in the speedy coming of Christ #350

The Christian Lyre #d368

The Christian Lyre #d368

The Gospel Praise Book #d394

The Gospel Praise Book #d394
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The Jubilee Harp #135

The Jubilee Harp #135
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