Charles Edward Pollock

Short Name: Charles Edward Pollock
Full Name: Pollock, Charles Edward, 1853-1928
Birth Year: 1853
Death Year: 1928

Charles Edward Pollock USA 1853-1928. Born at Newcastle, PA, he moved to Jefferson City, MO, when age 17. He was a cane maker for C W Allen. He also worked 20 years for the MO Pacific Railroad, as a depot clerk and later as Assistant Roadmaster. He was a musician and prolific songwriter, composing 5000+ songs, mostly used in Sunday school settings and church settings. He took little remuneration for his compositions, preferring they be freely used. He produced three songbooks: “Praises”, “Beauty of praise”, and “Waves of melody”. In 1886 he married Martha (Mattie) Jane Harris, and they had three children: Robert, Edward, and a daughter. He died in Merriam, KS.

John Perry

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Pollock, Charles Edward. (Jefferson City, Missouri, 1853-1924). Records of Jefferson City indicate the following:

1897 clerk at depot; residence at 106 Broadway (with Mildred Pollock)
1904-1905 cane maker for C. W. Allen
1908-1909 musician; residence at 106 Broadway (with wife Matty)
1912-1913 residence at St. Louis Road, east city limits

--Wilmer Swope, DNAH Archives

Note: not to be confused with Charles Edward Pollock (c.1871-1924).


TextsTunesHymnals
Texts by Charles Edward Pollock (165)AsAuthority LanguagesInstancessort descending
Behold a stranger at the door!Chas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
By the prophet 'tis recorded that the solitary placeChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chrous))English1
Come, wanderer, come! thy Savior callsChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
For pain or for pleasure, for weal or for woeChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
Happy little birdie, singing in the treeCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English1
I had wandered afar from the ShepherdCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English1
I'm going along, resisting the wrong (Pollock)Charles Edward Pollock (Author)1
In heavenly rest abidingChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
Jesus knocks; He calls to theeC. E. P. (Arranger)English1
Look to Jesus, weary one, full of anguish, full of griefCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English1
Many souls are in the tempestC. E. P. (Arranger)English1
No more a slave in Satan's powerChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
Precious Jesus, O to love TheeC. E. P. (Arranger)English1
Sow thou thy seed in the morningChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
The blood that Jesus shed for me, When groaning, dying on the treeChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
The Sunday school army has gathered once moreC. E. P. (Author (Chorus))English1
There are lands far away over the sea, Where in darkness are souls seeking lightChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (chorus))English1
There is joy among the angels who surround the throne aboveChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English1
A poor lost sinner once was ICharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
A wonderful fountain was opened for sinCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Are you weary of your sin? Christ is a merciful SaviorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
As a child of God, do you seek to winC. E. P. (Author)English2
As I travel life's dark roadCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
At the last, when the book shall be openedChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
At your heart's door Christ is knockingC. E. P. (Author)2
Banished every thought of sadnessCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Beautiful home on high Up in the bright blue skyCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Beyond the narrow bounds of timeC. E. P. (Author)English2
Beyond the narrow streamCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Children, seek the blessed SaviorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Christ died to save poor sinners lostCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Christian, courage, don't grow wearyChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Closer, dear Lord, to Thee, Closer to Thee (Pollock)Charles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Come to the Savior, no longer delayC. E. P. (Author)English2
Coming back from the paths of sin and follyCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Dear Lord Jesus, hear my prayer, watch over me with tender careCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Don't go where you cannot take JesusChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Farewell, sweet child, farewellCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Father, Thou hast taught usChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Flee from the wrath to come!, flee sinner while you mayChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
From my loving heavenly FatherCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Get your ticket and be readyChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Give your hearts to Jesus, children, now while you are youngCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
God sent His Son down from on highC. E. P. (Author)English2
Hear the call of the Master to one and to allCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
I am coming, blessed SaviorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
I am going home to the better landCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I am sailing o'er life's oceanCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I am so happy all day longCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I am weary as I journeyCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
I had wandered afar on sin's mountainC. E. P. (Author)English2
I have a home, a happy home, Above the starry skyC. E. P. (Author)English2
I love to tell others of JesusCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I will build my hopes on the solid RockChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
If I labor to save poor lost soulsCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
"If ye love me, keep my commandments", This is the Christian's testC. E. P. (Author)English2
I'll tell the sweet story of JesusCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
I'm a pilgrim, and I journey, seekingChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
I'm going at once to the SaviorC. E. P. (Arranger)English2
I'm trusting in the promises of Christ my LordCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I'm weary of my burdenChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
In the glorious cause of the MasterC. E. P. (Author)English2
In the vineyard of the Master There is work for all to doChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
I've a Father dear whom I longCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I've found a Friend, a precious Friend (Pollock)Charles Edward Pollock (Author)2
I've found at last abiding peaceCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Jesus stands knocking at thy heart's doorC. E. P. (Author)English2
Jesus, tender Shepherd, All my wants supplyC. E. P. (Author)English2
Jesus, with tender compassion and loveCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Let the tidings rollChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)2
Let us work aheadCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Little children, come to Jesus (Pollock)Charles Edward Pollock (Author)2
My best friend is Jesus, I cling to his sideCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Neglect not thy salvation, O hear the warning cryChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
O let not the worldCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
O prodigal child, wheresoe'er thou dost roamCharles E. Pollack (Author)English2
O sinner, hear the Savior's voice, in tender tones He's pleadingChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
O what shall it profit my brotherCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Oft when I gaze at the stars in the nightCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
On the bosom of Jesus my Savior!Charles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Our blessed Lord to heaven is goneCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Out in the mountains, far awayCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Out on life's ocean many soulsCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Out on sin's mountain the lost sheep are strayingC. E. P. (Author)English2
Out upon life's wild, rough seaCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Precious are the promises of Christ, my SaviorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Precious Savior lead and guide meCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Put your trust in the Savior, my brotherCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Send out the Life-Boat across sin's rough waveC. E. P. (Author)English2
Since I've been redeemed by the precious SaviorChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Sinner, give Jesus your heart todayCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Soldiers of the cross, firmly take a standCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Standing at the line, sinner, standing at the lineCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Tell me of Jesus, the Savior, Who left his bright home on highChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Tell the sweet story of Jesus, the Savior of sinful menChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
Thank the great CreatorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
The Savior calls, list to his voiceCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
The Savior died for sinners lostChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Emmanuel's veinsChas. Edw. Pollock (Author (Chorus))English2
There will be mansions in heavenC. E. P. (Author)English2
There will be weeping and wailingCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
There's a beautiful land of sunshineCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
There's a beautiful place called heavenCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
There's a dark and a cloudy side of lifeCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
There's peace within my soul todayC. E. P. (Author)English2
Thousands are lost in the desert of sinCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Up in Heaven we shallCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Waves of sweet melody now do I hearCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
We are sailing o'er life's seaCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
We are traveling on, and we're nearer every dayChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English2
We shall meet upon the shoreC. E. P. (Author)English2
We've a little Christian bandCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
When a soul returnsCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
When the saints shall stand 'round the great white throneCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
When the veil from our eyes shall be lifted (Pollock)Charles Edward Pollock (Author)English2
Ye Christians, look uponCharles Edward Pollock (Author)2
Above all the roar of the citiesCharles E. Pollock (Adapter)English3
Beyond the bright stars, in the beautiful blueChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English3
Children, children, praise the LordCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
From the dark and dismal tombC. E. P. (Author)English3
Gladly sing, gladly sing Praises to our heavenly KingC. E. P. (Author)English3
God so loved the world of poor sinners lostCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
I am coming Lord, I have heard Thy voiceCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
I am weary, and am longingCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
I love the sweet story of JesusCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
I wake this morn and all my lifeCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
In the Master's vineyard, Go and work todayCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
Jesus, precious Savior, hear me when I prayCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
Kleine Kinder, preist den HerrnCharles Edward Pollock (Author)German3
List to the call of the SaviorCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
List to the still, small voiceCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
Now has come the hour of partingCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
Praise Him, angels in the heightC. E. P. (Author)English3
The Bible is the Christian's guideCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
The judgment day is coming, surely coming by and byCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
There is a pardon full and freeC. E. P. (Author)English3
There's a beautiful far away countryCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
There's a place of sweet rest called heavenCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
'Tis but a veil that hangs betweenCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
We are little sowers, sowing for the LordCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
When I think of the every day blessingsCharles Edward Pollock (Author)3
When my life work is ended, my armor laid downCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English3
When we reach the golden city, Over Jordan's rolling tideChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English3
Beyond this sad and sinful lifeC. E. P. (Author)English4
Cross the line today, sinnerCharles Edward Pollock (Author)4
I want to know more about Jesus, Who left hisCharles Edward Pollock (Author)4
There's no place to me like Sunday SchoolC. E. P. (Author)4
When Jesus shall come again by and byC. E. P. (Author)English4
At the feet of Jesus, Penitent I kneelCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English5
Children, give your hearts to JesusC. E. P. (Author)English5
Come, ye wanderers, now forsakenChas. Edw. Pollock, b. 1853 (Arranger)English5
How sweet to trust in Jesus, God's well beloved SonCharles Edward Pollock (Author)5
I love to go to the Sunday schoolChas. Edw. Pollock (Author)English5
Lord, send thy Spirit down, Like a refreshing showerCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English5
In from the highways and byways of sinCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English6
I'm filled with wondrous joy todayC. E. P. (Author)English7
Little children can do somethingCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English8
There is a land, a sunny climeC. E. P. (Author)English9
You long have been living away from your GodCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English9
There comes a time, a happy timeCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English10
How sweet will be the welcome homeC. E. P. (Arranger)English13
Only a word for the MasterCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English13
Beautiful hands at the gateway tonightCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English15
Jesus loves the children dear, Loves to have them always nearCharles Edward Pollock (Author)English15
Little children, praise the LordC. E. P. (Author)English15
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