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Take Hold of the Lifeline

Author: Eben E. Rexford

Rexford, Eben Eugene.M (Johnsburg, New York, July 16, 1848--October 16, 1916, Shiocton, Wisconsin). Horticulturalist and editor of a Wisconsin farm journal. Many of his verses were used to fill empty corners of the journal. He also wrote many books on gardening. Lawrence University (Appleton, Wisc.), Litt.D. Twenty-five years, organist at First Congregational Church, Shiocton. See: Smith, Mary L.P. (1930). Eben E. Rexford; a biographical sketch. Menasha, Wis., George Banta Pub. Co. --Leonard Ellinwood, DNAH Archives and Gabriel, Charles H. (1916). Singers and Their Songs. Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company.… Go to person page >

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First Line: A storm is raging upon the deep
Title: Take Hold of the Lifeline
Author: Eben E. Rexford (1912)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: The lifeboat's coming this way, this way
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Messenger for Jesus #d8

A Messenger for Jesus #d8
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Best Revival Songs #178

Best Revival Songs #178
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Sunday School and Revival #149

Sunday School and Revival #149
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The Baptist Standard Hymnal #613

The Baptist Standard Hymnal #613
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The New National Baptist Hymnal #449

The New National Baptist Hymnal #449
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The New Revival Glory #178

The New Revival Glory #178
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The World Evangel #186

The World Evangel #186
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