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Opening Invocation

Author: John R. Colgan Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Holy Father, we implore

[Holy Father we implore]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: A. F. Myers Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 11113 21223 34321 Used With Text: Opening Invocation

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Published text-tune combinations (hymns) from specific hymnals

Holy Father we implore

Author: Rev. John R. Colgan Hymnal: Crown Him #105 (1893) Languages: English Tune Title: [Holy Father we implore]

Holy Father, we implore thee

Author: John R. Colgan Hymnal: The Life Line #d26 (1892)

Opening Invocation

Author: Rev. John R. Colgan Hymnal: The Search Light #172 (1894) First Line: Holy Father, we implore Topics: Opening Languages: English Tune Title: [Holy Father we implore]

Person Name: Rev. John R. Colgan Author of "Holy Father we implore" in Crown Him Rv John Roland Colgan USA 1830-1911. Born in Westville, OH, he became a methodist Episcopal minister in the Central OH conference, serving 38 years. He was an able and successful expositor of Scripture. He married Catherine Boyer. They had two sons and four daughters.. He authored several hymn lyrics. He died in Birmingham, AL. Wk: Jesus lives (Mighty army of the young). John Perry

A. F. Myers

Composer of "[Holy Father we implore]" in Crown Him Augustus (Gus) Franklin Myers USA 1850-1902. Born at Ashland, OH, he was a music composer and publisher. He may have taught music, as his title of ‘Professor’, is noted by one source. His song books include: “The life line”, “The search light” (1894), “The seed sower” (1897). He wrote many lyrics and tunes. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry