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'Tis the Spirit Gently Calling

In the silence of the midnight, O my soul, what hearest thou?

Author: Palmer Hartsough
Tune: [In the silence of the midnight] (Fillmore)
Published in 4 hymnals


Author: Palmer Hartsough

Rv Palmer Hartsough USA 1844-1932. Born in Redford, MI, he attended Kalamazoo College and Michigan State Normal school (later MSU). He became an author, editor, lyricist, and librettist. After working as a traveling singing teacher in MI, IL, IA, OH, KY and TN, he opened a music studio in Rock Island, IL, around 1877, also directing music at a Baptist church there. In 1893, due to his poetic abilities, he moved to Cincinnati, OH, and joined the Fillmore Music Company, providing texts (over 1000) for their music. He also served as music director at the Bethel Mission and the 9th Street Baptist Church. He became a traveling song evangelist in 1903, and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1906, serving in Ontario, Canada, and MI from 191… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: In the silence of the midnight, O my soul, what hearest thou?
Title: 'Tis the Spirit Gently Calling
Author: Palmer Hartsough
Language: English
Refrain First Line: 'Tis the Spirit gently calling
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)

Fillmores' Gospel Songs for Young People's Meetings, Prayer Meetings, Revival Meetings, and Sunday School #d61

Fillmores' Gospel Songs for Young People's Meetings, Prayer Meetings, Revival Meetings, and Sunday School #d61
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Joy and Praise #227

Joy and Praise #227
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Sweeter Than All Songs #33

Sweeter Than All Songs #33
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The Praise Hymnal #234

The Praise Hymnal #234
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