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[A mother old and gray stood silently one day]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. B. Coats Incipit: 53232 13211 65517

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When the Boys Come Marching Home

Author: J. B. C. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A mother old and gray stood silently one day Refrain First Line: I want to join the shouting when the boys come marching home Used With Tune: [A mother old and gray stood silently one day]

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When the Boys Come Marching Home

Author: J. B. C. Hymnal: New Songs Supreme #40 (1943) First Line: A mother old and gray stood silently one day Refrain First Line: I want to join the shouting when the boys come marching home Languages: English Tune Title: [A mother old and gray stood silently one day]

When the Boys Come Home

Author: J. B. C. Hymnal: Mississippi Melodies #151 (1950) First Line: A mother old and gray stood silently one day Refrain First Line: I want to join the shouting when the boys come marching home Languages: English Tune Title: [A mother old and gray stood silently one day]

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J. B. Coats

1901 - 1961 Person Name: J. B. C. Author of "When the Boys Come Marching Home" in New Songs Supreme J.B. Coats was born on April 6, 1901, in Summerland, Mississippi. He attended the schools of his area and was both a student and lover of music all his life...His formal education was continued with study at Mississippi Southern College and Louisiana State University. He also studied music with Julius Rishing, J.E. and Alvis O. Thomas and T.B. Mosley. When just a lad about fourteen, he began teaching music classes and conducting evangelistic singing. Mr. Coats was a teacher in public schools most of his life...He was the composer of many loved gospel songs with "Where Could I Go" haveing been printed and sung most widely. Others of his outstanding songs are "A Wonderful Place", "My Soul Shall Live On", "I'm Winging My Way Back Home", and "Tomorrow May Mean Goodbye". Many of his songs have been recorded by leading quartets and singers...Mr. Coats was associated with Stamps-Baxter Music Company and a lifetime staff writer for them...He joined the Baptist Church and served more than thirty years as a Deacon before answering the call to the ministry. He died on December 15, 1961. --doyouknowhowgodlovesyou.blogspot.com
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