We're Marching On

We are marching on, we are marching on, to the land of light

Author: Franklin L. Eiland
Tune: [We are marching on, we are marching on] (Dean)
Published in 6 hymnals

Author: Franklin L. Eiland

Franklin L. Eiland was born in Noxubee county, Miss., March 25, 1860. He was reared on the farm and attended the old field school. The school house on the hill and the old Oaken Bucket, etc., etc., were objects of interest in his curriculum. He had traveled some before finally leaving home including a trip to Tx, but in 1882 he came to Tx to remain. November 13, 1884 he married Miss Mary E. Nisbett of Robertson county. She lived nine years. In 1894 he married Miss Ella May Kennedy of Van Zandt county. She lived only 10 days. October 21, 1896 he married Miss Minnie Jarushia Valentine of McLennan county. She still survives. They have one sweet little daughter, Mary Ella Oree. She is quite bright and is already starting music at the age of th… Go to person page >

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First Line: We are marching on, we are marching on, to the land of light
Title: We're Marching On
Author: Franklin L. Eiland
Language: English
Refrain First Line: We are marching on, happy pilgrim band
Publication Date: 1896
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 6 of 6)

Carols of Peace for Christian Work and Worship #d143

New Victory #a93

The Gospel Messenger, a New Song Book #d177

The Guiding Star #d136

Tidings of Glory #d200

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Victory #93

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