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[When the burdened heart relents]

[When the burdened heart relents]

Composer: Frank M. Davis
Published in 3 hymnals


Audio files: MIDI

Composer: Frank M. Davis

Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: [When the burdened heart relents]
Composer: Frank M. Davis
Incipit: 12321 65555 25331
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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The Gospel Hymnal #113

The Gospel Hymnal #113
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Triumphant Songs No.4 #49

Triumphant Songs No.4 #49
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Triumphant Songs Nos. 3 and 4 Combined #226

Triumphant Songs Nos. 3 and 4 Combined #226
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