Over where the angels sing

O land of everlasting light

Author: Franklin L. Eiland
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: Franklin L. Eiland

Franklin L. Eiland was born in Noxubee county, Miss., March 25, 1860. He was reared on the farm and attended the old field school. The school house on the hill and the old Oaken Bucket, etc., etc., were objects of interest in his curriculum. He had traveled some before finally leaving home including a trip to Tx, but in 1882 he came to Tx to remain. November 13, 1884 he married Miss Mary E. Nisbett of Robertson county. She lived nine years. In 1894 he married Miss Ella May Kennedy of Van Zandt county. She lived only 10 days. October 21, 1896 he married Miss Minnie Jarushia Valentine of McLennan county. She still survives. They have one sweet little daughter, Mary Ella Oree. She is quite bright and is already starting music at the age of th… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: O land of everlasting light
Title: Over where the angels sing
Author: Franklin L. Eiland
Refrain First Line: O, that happy land
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Beautiful Light #d78

Bible School Songs #d107

Eureka Carols #d55

From the Cross to the Crown No. 2 #d113

The Gospel Gleaner #d111

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