Rexford, Eben Eugene.M (Johnsburg, New York, July 16, 1848--October 16, 1916, Shiocton, Wisconsin). Horticulturalist and editor of a Wisconsin farm journal. Many of his verses were used to fill empty corners of the journal. He also wrote many books on gardening. Lawrence University (Appleton, Wisc.), Litt.D. Twenty-five years, organist at First Congregational Church, Shiocton.
See: Smith, Mary L.P. (1930). Eben E. Rexford; a biographical sketch. Menasha, Wis., George Banta Pub. Co.
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Display Title: Go Forth Ye ReapersFirst Line: Lo, the harvest is white and the cry goes forthTune Title: [Lo, the harvest is white and the cry goes forth]Author: Eben E. RexfordDate: 1914
Display Title: Lo, the Harvest is WhiteFirst Line: Lo, the harvest is white and the cry goes forthTune Title: GO FORTH, YE REAPERSAuthor: Eben E. RexfordDate: 1925
Display Title: Lo, The Harvest Is WhiteFirst Line: Lo, the harvest is white and the cry goes forthTune Title: [Lo, the harvest is white and the cry goes forth]Author: Eben E. RexfordDate: 1972