[Jesus my Savior to Bethlehem came]

Composer: E. E. Hasty

Emerson Eaton Hasty USA 1840-1914. Born in ME, his family moved to OH when he was three. He was a beekeeper most of his life. He married Annette (Nettie) Wilson, and they had five children: William, Nettie, Arthur, Elliott, and Julia. He translated Georgia’s 4th Georgic. He also wrote gospel songs. Other written works include: “What is Christianity?” and “Reasons for not joining church societies”. He also submitted articles to a newsletter on beekeeping. He died in Ottawa Hills, OH. John Perry  Go to person page >