Christian freedom song

A brighter day is breaking

Author: Robert Lowry
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: Robert Lowry

Robert Lowry was born in Philadelphia, March 12, 1826. His fondness for music was exhibited in his earliest years. As a child he amused himself with the various musical instruments that came into his hands. At the age of seventeen he joined the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, and soon became an active worker in the Sunday-school as teacher and chorister. At the age of twenty-two he gave himself to the work of the ministry, and entered upon a course of study at the University of Lewisburg, Pa. At the age of twenty-eight he was graduated with the highest honors of his class. In the same year of his graduation, he entered upon the work of the ministry. He served as pastor at AVest Chester, Pa., 185-1-1858; in New York City, 1859-1861… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: A brighter day is breaking
Title: Christian freedom song
Author: Robert Lowry
Refrain First Line: Tramp, tramp

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Instances

Instances (5)TextImageAudioScore
Bright Jewels for the Sunday School: a new collection of Sunday School songs written expressly for this work, many of which are the latest compositions of William B. Bradbury... #92Image
Chapel Treasures (Christ Chapel Sabbath-School, Lebanon, PA) #407Image
Our Glad Hosanna #d1
Sunday School Hymns of the Second Baptist Church ... Germantown #d1
The Royal Fountain No.4: sacred songs and hymns for use in Sabbath-school or prayer meeting #30Image