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The Work Song

Work on my friend, the time will come

Author: E. M. Bartlett
Published in 3 hymnals

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Author: E. M. Bartlett

E. M. Bartlett was born December 24, 1883 in Waynesville, Missouri. His family later moved to Sebastian County, Arkansas. Bartlett received training as a music teacher and was a leader in developing Southern gospel music. He was employed by Central Music Company, a publisher of shape note singing books based in Hartford, which was owned by David Moore and Will H. Ramsey. Bartlett persuaded Moore and John A. McClung to partner with him to form Hartford Music Company. In 1921, Bartlett established the Hartford Music Institute, a shape note school. He provided opportunities for many songwriters and musicians in gospel music, including Albert E. Brumley. In 1939 he suffered a stroke and afterwards wrote "Victory in Jesus." Dianne Shapiro, fr… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Work on my friend, the time will come
Title: The Work Song
Author: E. M. Bartlett
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Work on and on
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Instances

Instances (1 - 3 of 3)

Cornelius' Gospel Songs No. 4 #d258

Cornelius' Gospel Songs No. 4 #d258

Crowning Hymns No. 12 #127

Crowning Hymns No. 12 #127

Golden Gates for Singing Schools and Conventions #d145

Golden Gates for Singing Schools and Conventions #d145
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