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[We're a faithful pilgrim band] (Pollock)

[We're a faithful pilgrim band] (Pollock)

Composer: Charles Edward Pollock
Published in 7 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 >

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Tune Information

Title: [We're a faithful pilgrim band] (Pollock)
Composer: Charles Edward Pollock
Incipit: 12333 21234 44323
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)

Harvest Bells No. 2 #12

Harvest Bells No. 2 #12
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Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #123

Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #123
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Lasting Hymns No. 2 #55

Lasting Hymns No. 2 #55

New Century Carols #70

New Century Carols #70
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Sowing and Reaping #156

Sowing and Reaping #156
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Sweet Harmonies #18

Sweet Harmonies #18
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The Gospel in Song #81

The Gospel in Song #81
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