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The Wonderful Story

Tell it with joy, tell it with joy, Wonderful story of Jesus

Author: Frank M. Davis
Tune: [Tell it with joy, tell it with joy]
Published in 4 hymnals


Author: Frank M. Davis

Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Tell it with joy, tell it with joy, Wonderful story of Jesus
Title: The Wonderful Story
Author: Frank M. Davis
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Tell it with joy, tell it with joy
Copyright: Public Domain
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Timeline

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Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)
Page Scan

Glorious Things in Sacred Song #46

Glorious Things in Sacred Song #46

Gospel Voices #d94

Gospel Voices #d94

Gospel Voices No.3 #d265

Gospel Voices No.3 #d265

Gospel Voices Supplemented #d178

Gospel Voices Supplemented #d178
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