[Drifting away from the Savior] (Simpkins)

[Drifting away from the Savior] (Simpkins)

Composer: Frank A. Simpkins (1899)
Published in 18 hymnals


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Composer: Frank A. Simpkins

Simpkins, Frank Addison. (Ashterville County, Ohio, June 8, 1870--March 4, 1939, Riverside, California). His childhood home was in the vicinity of the homes of other well-known hymn writers: Philip P. Bliss, James McGranahan and Charles C. Case. These, no doubt, influenced young Frank Simpkins. His schooling included a time at the Preparatory School, Hiram College. He was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and traveled for a time with an evangelist. He wrote a number of hymns during the early 1900s. He entered the field of education and taught in Ohio: 1915-1916, Kinsman Township School; Music Director, 1916-1924; Assistant County Superintendent and Supervisor of Band and Orchestra in Trumbull County, 1924-1928; Music Di… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [Drifting away from the Savior] (Simpkins)
Composer: Frank A. Simpkins (1899)
Incipit: 54326 71554 54436
Key: F Major
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #1269
Text: Drifting Away from God
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The Cyber Hymnal #1269

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