William C. Poole was born and raised on a farm in Maryland. His parents belonged to the Methodist church. He graduated from Washington College and became a Methodist minister in Wilmington, Delaware area. He was pastor of McCabe Memorial, Richardson Park and other churches. In 1913 he was superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of Delaware. He wrote about five hundred hymns. The writing was done as recreation and a diversion from his pastoral work. His goal in writing as well as in being a minister was to help people.
Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916) Go to person page >
Display Title: Something New Each DayFirst Line: God gives me blessings all along my wayTune Title: [God gives me blessings all along my way]Author: Rev. W. C. PooleDate: 1925
Display Title: Draw Near to GodFirst Line: God gives me blessings all along my wayTune Title: [God gives me blessings all along my way]Author: Rev. W. C. PooleDate: 1924Subject: Selections for Female Voices |
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