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[Brother, whence art thou now steering]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Incipit: 33234 35211 71213

Brother, Whence Art Thou Steering?

Author: Emily P. Miller Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Brother, whence art thou now steering Refrain First Line: Brother, whence art thou now steering Lyrics: 1 Brother, whence art thou now steering? On to rocks and on to reefs? Or up to the port of glory, There upon the shore of peace? Refrain: Brother, whence art thou now steering? T’ward the blest eternal shore? Take the Saviour as your pilot, He will leave you never more. 2 Take the Saviour as your pilot, He will guide you o’er the shoal, He will never, never leave you, But will bring you to the goal. [Refrain] 3 Storms may threaten oft to wreck you, And the port seem hid from view; Put your trust in Christ our Saviour, He will never prove untrue. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Brother, whence art thou now steering]

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Brother, Whence Art Thou Steering?

Author: Emily P. Miller Hymnal: Songs of Sovereign Grace #151 (1897) First Line: Brother, whence art thou now steering Refrain First Line: Brother, whence art thou now steering Lyrics: 1 Brother, whence art thou now steering? On to rocks and on to reefs? Or up to the port of glory, There upon the shore of peace? Refrain: Brother, whence art thou now steering? T’ward the blest eternal shore? Take the Saviour as your pilot, He will leave you never more. 2 Take the Saviour as your pilot, He will guide you o’er the shoal, He will never, never leave you, But will bring you to the goal. [Refrain] 3 Storms may threaten oft to wreck you, And the port seem hid from view; Put your trust in Christ our Saviour, He will never prove untrue. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Brother, whence art thou now steering]

Brother, Whence Art Thou Steering?

Author: Emily P. Miller Hymnal: Boundless Love #29 (1896) First Line: Brother, whence art thou now steering Refrain First Line: Brother, whence art thou now steering Languages: English Tune Title: [Brother, whence art thou now steering]

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[Brother, whence art thou now steering]" in Songs of Sovereign Grace 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