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Shut in With God

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Author: William Grum

Reverend William Grum was born July 14, 1878 in Camden NJ to Benjamin and Caroline "Carrie" Grum. His early years were spent at 215 Market Street, where his father had a confectionary. The family had moved to 544 Vine Street by 1900, Benjamin Grum worked then as a letter carrier, a position he would hold until his retirement in the 1920s. William Grum married in the early 1900s. His wife, the former Lena Purdy, bore him two children, daughters Lena and Beatrice. Benjamin and Carrie Grum. were still living at 544 Vine Street in April of 1930 when the Census was enumerated. Mrs. Grum remained at the address after her husband passed, and was still living there in the fall of 1933. By 1920 William Grum had entered the ministry. He pastored… Go to person page >

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First Line: One day all alone afar off from the camp
Title: Shut in With God
Author: William Grum
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Shut in with God in the secret place
Publication Date: 1940
Copyright: Copyright 1940 by Robert Fraser, Owner
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Inspiring Gospel Solos and Duets No. 1 #39

Inspiring Gospel Solos and Duets No. 1 #39

My Soul at Song #d81

My Soul at Song #d81
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