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Author: M. B. C. Slade Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Along the silent path By viewless spirits trod, Another little traveler Hath gone to be with God. Refrain: Bid us, O Lord, to go, Or bid us here to stay; We’ll walk with Thee while here below, Or up the silent way. 2 Gone up from human love To higher love and care; From pain below to peace above, In mansions, oh, so fair! [Refrain] 3 Attune our hearts, O Lord, Though they with sorrow swell, To say this meek, submissive word— “Thou doest all things well.” [Refrain] Select Hymns, 1911 (Timeless Truths) Used With Tune: [Along the silent path]

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[Along the silent path]

Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Charles E. Pollock Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Along_the_Silent_Path); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (51); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (153) Tune Key: G Major Used With Text: Along the Silent Path

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Along the Silent Path

Author: M. B. S. C. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #817 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Refrain First Line: Bid us, O Lord, to go Lyrics: 1 Along the silent path By viewless spirits trod, Another little traveler Hath gone to be with God. Refrain: Bid us, O Lord, to go, Or bid us here to stay; We’ll walk with Thee while here below, Or up the silent way. 2 Gone up from human love To higher love and care; From pain below to peace above, In mansions, oh, so fair! [Refrain] 3 Attune our hearts, O Lord, Though they with sorrow swell, To say this meek, submissive word— “Thou doest all things well.” [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Tune Title: [Along the silent path]

Along the Silent Path

Author: M. B. C. S. Hymnal: Select Hymns #153 (1911) Refrain First Line: Bid us, O Lord, to go Tune Title: [Along the silent path]

Along the Silent Path

Author: M. B. C. S. Hymnal: Salvation Echoes #154 (1900) Refrain First Line: Bid us, O Lord, to go Languages: English Tune Title: [Along the silent path]

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M. B. C. Slade

1826 - 1882 Person Name: M. B. S. C. Author of "Along the Silent Path" in Timeless Truths Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry

Charles Edward Pollock

1853 - 1928 Person Name: Charles E. Pollock Composer of "[Along the silent path]" in Timeless Truths 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).