Towner, Daniel B. (Rome, Pennsylvania, 1850--1919). Attended grade school in Rome, Penn. when P.P. Bliss was teacher. Later majored in music, joined D.L. Moody, and in 1893 became head of the music department at Moody Bible Institute. Author of more than 2,000 songs.
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Tune Title: [I will cling to the cross every hour]First Line: I will cling to the cross every hourComposer: D. B. TownerIncipit: 12321 61217 1275Key: A♭ MajorDate: 1883