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Voices Are Calling

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Author: N. W. Allphin

Newton Washington Allphin wrote religious music, piano solos, and band marches. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He compiled and published twelve song books. - Monty Lynn from Our Garden of Song, edited by Gene C. Finley (West Monroe, LA: Howard, 1980). Go to person page >

Author: Tillit S. Teddlie

Tillit Sidney Teddlie was born on June 3, 1885 at Swan, Texas. He was a leader in the Churches of Christ denomination in the 20th Century. In addition to singing schools which he taught for 61 years, he also preached and taught across Texas and the southwest. For one period of time (two years) he sang only with Foy E. Wallace, Jr., (a well-known, conservative Churches of Christ preacher around World War II) while they conducted meetings across the country. Teddlie was honored by many people in many places. On June 2, 1985, 630 churches across the land proclaimed Sunday “Tillit S. Teddlie Day” and sang his songs. Teddlie had composed 130 songs and published 14 song books. One of his song books, "Golden Harvest Hymns" included 100 of… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Oft when the twilight gathers around me
Title: Voices Are Calling
Author: Tillit S. Teddlie
Author: N. W. Allphin
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Sweetly they're calling, lovingly calling
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

[Oft when the twilight gathers around me]Highcharts.com
Frequency of use
[Oft when the twilight gathers around me]


Timeline

Appearance of this hymn in hymnals19251930193519401945195019551960196519701975050100Percent of hymnalsHighcharts.com

Instances

Instances (1 - 9 of 9)

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Favorite Radio Songs #169

Golden Harvest Hymns #59

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Page Scan

Gospel Songs Number Three #90

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The Great Christian Hymnal #127

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