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Author: John J. Overholt
John J. Overholt was born to an Amish family of limited means in the state of Ohio in 1918. As a child he was soon introduced to his father's personal collection of gospel songs and hymns, which was to have a marked influence on his later life. With his twin brother Joe, he early was exposed to the Amish-Mennonite tradition hymn-singing and praising worship.
An early career in Christian service led to a two-year period of relief work in the country of Poland following World War II. During that interim he began to gather many European songs and hymns as a personal hobby, not realizing that these selections would become invaluable to The Christian Hymnary which was begun in 1960 and completed twelve years later in 1972, with a compilation… Go to person page >
Display Title: I Will Abide in Thy Dwelling PlaceFirst Line: I will abide in Thy dwelling place foreverTune Title: RUHESTÄTTEAuthor: John J. OverholtMeter: 12.10.12.10 with Ref.Scripture: Psalm 61Date: 1972