[When saints gather round thee, dear Savior, above]

[When saints gather round thee, dear Savior, above]

Composer: T. E. Perkins
Published in 4 hymnals


Composer: T. E. Perkins

Theodore E. Perkins was born at Poughkeepsie, on the Hudson, N.Y., July 21, 1831. His father was a Baptist clergyman. The family of ten brothers and sisters sang and played various instruments, forming among themselves both choir and orchestra. His musical education began at the early age of three years. During his father's pastorate at Hamilton, N. Y., the choir rehearsals were often held at the parsonage, and the leader used to place the three-year-old on a small stool, on the table around which the choir was assembled, giving him a chance to both see and hear. Later on he played the violincello in church, standing on a stool in order to finger the instrument. The home gatherings — especially on Thanksgiving Day, are the recollectio… Go to person page >

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Title: [When saints gather round thee, dear Savior, above]
Composer: T. E. Perkins
Incipit: 51111 71223 23442
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Selection of Spiritual Songs #248

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The Canadian Hymnal #247

The Canadian Hymnal #247

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The Little Seraph #136b

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