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[Some day I'll cross the mystic stream]

[Some day I'll cross the mystic stream]

Composer: L. B. Bridgers (1910)
Published in 13 hymnals


Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Composer: L. B. Bridgers

Luther Burgess Bridgers Born at Margarettsville, NC, son of a minister who conducted revival meetings, he assisted his father conducting meetings (1904-1913). He attended Asbury College at Wilmore, KY, and met his wife, Sarah Jane (Sallie) Veatch in 1905 while there. They had three sons: Luther Hughes, Allen Veatch, and James Marvin. He pastored Methodist Episcopal congregations in KY, NC, and GA, first pastoring in Perry, FL, before doing evangelistic work. He evangelized in the southern U S. He was also known for his fine singing voice and would sing at each meeting. Tragedy struck while he was conducting a revival in Middlesboro, KY, in 1911. Having left his wife and three sons to visit his wife’s parents while he was away, he learned… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: [Some day I'll cross the mystic stream]
Composer: L. B. Bridgers (1910)
Incipit: 53721 61517 67656
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain
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Timeline

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #16775
Text: Some Day, It Won't Be Long
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)
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Instances

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The Cyber Hymnal #16775

The Cyber Hymnal #16775
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