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[Though shadows gather and the way seems long]

[Though shadows gather and the way seems long]

Composer: James M. Black
Published in 4 hymnals


Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Composer: James M. Black

James Milton Black USA 1856-1938 Born in South Hill, NY, Black was an American hymn composer, choir leader and Sunday school teacher. He worked, lived,and died in Williamsport, PA. An active member, he worked at the Pine Tree Methodist Episcopal Church there. He married Lucy Love Levan. He started his music career with John Howard of New York and Daniel B. Towner of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He edited a dozen gospel song books and wrote nearly 1500 songs. He also served on the commission for the 1905 Methodist Hymnal. John Perry  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [Though shadows gather and the way seems long]
Composer: James M. Black
Incipit: 32356 53544 43423
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #14857
Text: Jesus Answers Prayer
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

Instances

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The Cyber Hymnal #14857

Include 3 pre-1979 instances
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