[This is the sweetest story]

[This is the sweetest story]

Composer: Charles Edward Pollock
Published in 6 hymnals


Composer: Charles Edward Pollock

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. John Perry… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [This is the sweetest story]
Composer: Charles Edward Pollock
Incipit: 33332 35156 53212
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 6 of 6)
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Dortch's Gospel Voices #423

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Golden Songs of Glory #22

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Grace and Glory #139

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Primary Songs No. 2 #47

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Primary Songs No. 3 #63

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Sabbath Songs #54

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