Charles Edward Pollock USA 1853-1928. Born at Newcastle, PA, he moved to Jefferson City, MO, when age 17. He was a cane maker for C W Allen. He also worked 20 years for the MO Pacific Railroad, as a depot clerk and later as Assistant Roadmaster. He was a musician and prolific songwriter, composing 5000+ songs, mostly used in Sunday school settings and church settings. He took little remuneration for his compositions, preferring they be freely used. He produced three songbooks: “Praises”, “Beauty of praise”, and “Waves of melody”. In 1886 he married Martha (Mattie) Jane Harris, and they had three children: Robert, Edward, and a daughter. He died in Merriam, KS.
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Tune Title: [Above all the roar of the cities]First Line: Above all the roar of the citiesComposer: Charles Edward PollockIncipit: 55321 34565 55171Key: A♭ Major
Tune Title: [Above all the roar of the cities]First Line: Above all the roar of the citiesComposer: Charles E. PollockMeter: 10.9.10.9 D RKey: A♭ MajorSource: http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/beautiful_bethlehem_bells.htm; Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Beautiful_Bethlehem_Bells)
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