Born: July 24, 1930, Broadway, Virginia.
Died: February 19, 1979.
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Composer: Martha Miller
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Arranger: John J. Overholt
John J. Overholt was born to an Amish family of limited means in the state of Ohio in 1918. As a child he was soon introduced to his father's personal collection of gospel songs and hymns, which was to have a marked influence on his later life. With his twin brother Joe, he early was exposed to the Amish-Mennonite tradition hymn-singing and praising worship.
An early career in Christian service led to a two-year period of relief work in the country of Poland following World War II. During that interim he began to gather many European songs and hymns as a personal hobby, not realizing that these selections would become invaluable to The Christian Hymnary which was begun in 1960 and completed twelve years later in 1972, with a compilation… Go to person page >
Tune Title: [Tender love of Jesus, so lovely and so pure]First Line: Tender love of Jesus, so lovely and so pureComposer: John J. Overholt; Martha Miller; R. M. E.Incipit: 55456 53565 44776Key: C MajorDate: 2014
Tune Title: [Tender love of Jesus, so lovely and so pure]First Line: Tender love of Jesus, so lovely and so pureComposer: John J. Overholt; Martha Miller ; Ruth EmswilerIncipit: 55456 53565 44776Key: C Major
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