Come In

Once a lovely stranger Stood beside my door

Author: William A. Ogden
Tune: [Once a lovely stranger]
Published in 4 hymnals

Author: William A. Ogden

William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Once a lovely stranger Stood beside my door
Title: Come In
Author: William A. Ogden
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O, the blessed day when my heart made room!
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gathered Jewels No. 2 #16

Songs of the Savior's Love #d164

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The Revival #99

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The Revival #99

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