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[Marching on in the light of God]

[Marching on in the light of God]

Composer: Robert Johnson (1883)
Published in 16 hymnals


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Composer: Robert Johnson

19th Century Born: Scotland. Pseudonym: Captain Johnson. Johnson worked for the Salvation Army (SA) in Scotland and in London. A singer and violinist, some of his songs appeared in the SA’s War Cry and Musical Salvationist, 1882-7.  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [Marching on in the light of God]
Composer: Robert Johnson (1883)
Meter: 8.7.8.5 with refrain
Incipit: 35531 46657 76551
Key: C Major
Source: Salvation Army's Scottish Anniversary Report, 1882-1883
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #4167
Text: Marching on in the Light of God
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Instances

Instances (1 - 3 of 3)

Himnario Adventista del Séptimo Día #511

Redemption Hymnal #425

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The Cyber Hymnal #4167

Include 13 pre-1979 instances
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