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Sing His Praise

Come, let us raise a joyful strain, a song to heaven sing

Author: Ira O. Hoffman
Tune: [Come, let us raise a joyful strain]
Published in 1 hymnal


Author: Ira O. Hoffman

Born: Circa 1867, Pennsylvania. Died: May 4, 1943, Cleveland, Ohio. Ira’s father was song writer Elisha Hoffman. His middle name was his mother’s maiden name. At age nine, he is said to have written the music for his father’s song "The Little Pilgrim;" as an adult, he was a composer, arranger, and music editor. His works include: Favorite Gospel Songs: A Tune Boo (music editor) (Jersey City, New Jersey: J. N. Davis, 1894) --www.hymntime.com/tch  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Come, let us raise a joyful strain, a song to heaven sing
Title: Sing His Praise
Author: Ira O. Hoffman
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Melodiously happy we will
Copyright: Public Domain

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