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I Am the Door

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Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: O soul oppressed with sin and guilt
Title: I Am the Door
Author: F. A. Blackmer
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I am the door, by me if any man enter in
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

[O soul oppressed with sin and guilt]Highcharts.com
Frequency of use
[O soul oppressed with sin and guilt]


Timeline

Appearance of this hymn in hymnals18831883.11883.21883.31883.41883.51883.61883.71883.81883.91884050100Percent of hymnalsHighcharts.com

Instances

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