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Over the River of Light

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: There's a beautiful land which by faith we can see
Title: Over the River of Light
Author: Frank M. Davis (1896)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Over the river, the river of light
Copyright: Public Domain
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Gospel Voices #d103

Gospel Voices #d103

Gospel Voices No.3 #d295

Gospel Voices No.3 #d295

Gospel Voices Supplemented #d196

Gospel Voices Supplemented #d196
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Sowing and Reaping #90

Sowing and Reaping #90
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Sweet Harmonies #116

Sweet Harmonies #116

Sweet Harmonies #116

Sweet Harmonies #116
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