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![]() | When I ask thee, Lord, not knowingAuthor: C. Austin MilesTune: [When I ask Thee, Lord, not knowing] (Miles) Published in 2 hymnals |
Charles Austin Miles (1868-1946)
Born: January 7, 1868, Lakehurst, New Jersey.
Died: March 10, 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Buried: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Sewell, New Jersey.
Pseudonym: A. A. Payn.
Miles attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of Pennsylvania. In 1892, he abandoned his career as a pharmacist and wrote his first Gospel song, “List ’Tis Jesus’ Voice” which was published by the Hall-Mack Company. He served as editor and manager at the Hall-Mack publishers for 37 years. In his own words:
It is as a writer of gospel songs I am proud to be known, for in that way I may be of the most… Go to person page >| First Line: | When I ask thee, Lord, not knowing |
| Author: | C. Austin Miles |
| Refrain First Line: | Guide my thoughts, keep them from straying |
| Instances (2) | First Line | Text Title | Refrain First Line | Authors | Composers | Meter | Scripture | Tune Title | Tune Key | Incipit | Languages | Publication Date | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Service Songs #198 | When I ask thee, Lord, not knowing | Guide My Thoughts | Guide my tho'ts: Keep them from straying | C. A. M. | C. Austin Miles | [When I ask Thee, Lord, not knowing] (Miles) | D Flat Major | English | 1939 | ||||||||
| Melodies of Grace and Hope #d247 | When I ask thee, Lord, not knowing | Guide my thoughts, keep them from straying | C. Austin Miles | 1948 |
