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Eventide

Author: Alma Felix Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: When evening shadows around me swell

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[When evening shadows around me swell]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Ruda Johnson; C. T. Johnson Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 53721 55561 77413 Used With Text: Eventide

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Eventide

Author: Alma Felix Hymnal: Into Our Hands #324 (1999) First Line: When evening shadows around me swell Languages: English Tune Title: [When evening shadows around me swell]

Eventide

Author: Alma Felix Hymnal: Special Sacred Selections #366 (1977) First Line: When evening shadows around me swell Languages: English Tune Title: [When evening shadows around me swell]

Eventide

Author: Alma Felix Hymnal: Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #578 (1983) First Line: When evening shadows around me swell Topics: Quartet (If Desired) Languages: English Tune Title: [When evening shadows around me swell]

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C. T. Johnson

1922 - 2007 Composer of "[When evening shadows around me swell]" in Church Gospel Songs and Hymns 20th Century Johnson was living in Duncan, Oklahoma, in 1959. Lyrics Beyond Life’s Sunset I’d Rather Serve God Music: JEHOVAH THE LIVING GOD --www.hymntime.com/tch

Ruda Johnson

1922 - 2013 Composer of "[When evening shadows around me swell]" in Church Gospel Songs and Hymns Ruda V. Johnson, born and died in Texas. Wife of C. T. Johnson - Garrett Herndon, from findagrave.com, accessed 5/26/2025

Alma Felix

Author of "Eventide" in Church Gospel Songs and Hymns
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