Ela, David Hough, D.D., was born in Maine in 1831. In 1860 he entered the ministry of the American Methodist Episcopal Church. His hymn: "The chosen three, on mountain height" (Transfiguration), was written in 1877 and published in the Methodist Episcopal Hymnal, 1878.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)… Go to person page >
Display Title: The TransfigurationFirst Line: The chosen three, on mountain heightAuthor: David H. ElaMeter: C. M.Scripture: Matthew 17:2Date: 1891Subject: Christ | Transfiguration of; Prayer | Power of
Display Title: The Chosen Three, on Mountain HeightFirst Line: The chosen three, on mountain heightTune Title: NOELAuthor: David H ElaMeter: C MDate: 1999Subject: Worship of the Son |
Display Title: The chosen three, on mountain heightFirst Line: The chosen three, on mountain heightTune Title: BOARDMANAuthor: David H. ElaDate: 1914Subject: Jesus Christ | Transfiguration
Display Title: The chosen three, on mountain hightFirst Line: The chosen three, on mountain hightTune Title: EVANAuthor: David H. ElaDate: 1886Subject: Christ | Life and Character