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In the Shadow of the Cross

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Author: Bernice M. Brostrom

Berniece Marie Cannon Brostrom USA 1914-1992. Born at Oakville, IA, one of five children, not much information was found about her, although she was adept at writing verse. In 1934 she married Rv Ralph Maurice Brostrom, and they had a son, Dennis Raymond. Her husband pastored in the Dakotas, MN, CA, and worked in administration for a Bible college in Canada. She died at Bloomington, MN (age 78). She is said to have written a good number of hymn lyrics and other songs. Her husband died in MN in 2001. John Perry  Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: As we journey on toward heaven's shining goal
Title: In the Shadow of the Cross
Author: Bernice M. Brostrom (1937)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Are you living in the shadow of the cross
Copyright: © 1938, renewed 1966 by The Stamps-Baxter Music Co. Wesley H. Daniel, owner
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Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #474

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #474

Hymns for Worship #692

Hymns for Worship #692

Sacred Selections for the Church #320

Sacred Selections for the Church #320

Sacred Songs of the Church #283

Sacred Songs of the Church #283
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