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If I holy be
Author: Wilbur A. Christy Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Teach me, Lord, thy holy will Refrain First Line: I can be of use to thee
If I holy be
[Teach me, Lord, Thy holy will]
Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Wilbur A. Christy Incipit: 12345 65312 34543 Used With Text: If I Holy Be
[Teach me, Lord, Thy holy will]
If I Holy Be
Author: W. A. C. Hymnal: Choice Songs #20 (1902) First Line: Teach me, Lord, Thy holy will Languages: English Tune Title: [Teach me, Lord, Thy holy will]
If I Holy Be
If I holy be
Author: Wilbur A. Christy Hymnal: The Fountain of Song #d71 (1897) First Line: Teach me, Lord, thy holy will Refrain First Line: I can be of use to thee
If I holy be
Wilbur A. Christy
Author of "If I Holy Be" Wilbur Amos Christy USA 1845-1928. Born in Kinsman, OH, he attended the Normal Music School at Genesco, NY, and dedicated his life to music. He had an outstanding tenor voice and was encouraged to pursue an operetic career. Meeting J. G. Towner, they held conventions and concert tours in PA and NY. He also studied with other music masters, J. G. Webb, George F. Root, and Sir George McFarren. He became director and teacher of the National Normal Institute in Lebanon, OH, where George Root was principal. He was known for his work in glee, chorus, and class music, his convention work, and by his Sabbath school songs. His mission in faith caused him to pursue a career change. Following his friend, Philip P. Bliss, he became a singing evangelist. He was known as a gospel singer and composer of gospel hymns and songs.
John Perry
Wilbur A. Christy
