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The valient soldier

In gospel armor now I stand

Author: James L. Nicholson
Published in 3 hymnals

Author: James L. Nicholson

James L Nicholson United Kingdom/USA 1828-1876. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States around age 25. He lived in Philadelphia, PA, worked as a postal clerk, and was a member of the Wharton Street Methodist Episcopal Church there for about 20 years, where he taught Sunday school, led singing in church, and assisted in evangelical work. This was also hymn writer, William J Kirkpatrick’s, church. Around 1871 he moved to Washington, DC, and worked as a postal clerk there. In addition to his hymn writing, he also wrote several books, one on birds and their care, one on forensic medicine. He died in Washington, DC, but was buried in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry… Go to person page >

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First Line: In gospel armor now I stand
Title: The valient soldier
Author: James L. Nicholson
Refrain First Line: I'll press on to victory
Copyright: Public Domain

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Prayer and Praise Book #d72

Song Treasury #d68

The Garner #d55

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