The Home of the Blest

I have heard of a city whose builder is God

Author: James M. Black
Tune: [I have heard of a city whose builder is God]
Published in 1 hymnal

Author: James M. Black

James Milton Black USA 1856-1938 Born in South Hill, NY, Black was an American hymn composer, choir leader and Sunday school teacher. He worked, lived,and died in Williamsport, PA. An active member, he worked at the Pine Tree Methodist Episcopal Church there. He married Lucy Love Levan. He started his music career with John Howard of New York and Daniel B. Towner of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He edited a dozen gospel song books and wrote nearly 1500 songs. He also served on the commission for the 1905 Methodist Hymnal. John Perry  Go to person page >

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First Line: I have heard of a city whose builder is God
Title: The Home of the Blest
Author: James M. Black
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Precious Gems No. 1 #30

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