Born: Early 19th Century, Virginia.
Brother of Asa Everett & Leonard Everett, Benjamin studied music in Boston, Massachusetts. He helped his brother Asa compile The Sceptre in 1871.
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Faint falls the gentle voice of prayer,
In the wild sounds that fill the air,
Yet, Lord, we know that voice is heard,
Not less than if Thy throne it stirred.
Tune Title: BETTEVER'S CHANTFirst Line: Faint falls the gentle voice of prayerComposer: Benjamin H. EverettMeter: LMIncipit: 12333 32122 23443Key: F MajorSource: The Sceptre, 1871
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