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Voices of the forest

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Hark to the forest's glad voices Refrain First Line: Praise his name

[Hark to the forest's glad voices]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Used With Text: Voices of the Forest

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Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Hymnal: The Voice of Praise No. 3 #28 (1912) First Line: Hark to the forest's glad voices Refrain First Line: Praise his name! Languages: English Tune Title: [Hark to the forest's glad voices]

Voices of the forest

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Hymnal: Offering of Praise #d52 (1911) First Line: Hark to the forest's glad voices Refrain First Line: Praise his name

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[Hark to the forest's glad voices]" in The Voice of Praise No. 3 Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry

Elsie Duncan Yale

1873 - 1956 Author of "Voices of the forest" Born: October 21, 1873, Brooklyn, New York. Died: January 30, 1956, San Bernardino County, California. Pseudonym: Grace Gordon. Elsie’s father was New York Shipping Commissioner Charles C. Duncan. --www.hymntime.com ====================== Elsie Duncan Yale is a published author. Published credits of Elsie Duncan Yale include Challenge to youth: An unusual service for children's day with complete pageant and Christmas at Jollyville Junction: A play for young folks. --www.jacketflap.com Pseudonym: Grace Gordon