Precious Savior

Jesus, precious Savior, hear me when I pray

Author: Charles Edward Pollock
Tune: [Jesus, precious Savior] (Pollock)
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Charles Edward Pollock

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… Go to person page >

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First Line: Jesus, precious Savior, hear me when I pray
Title: Precious Savior
Author: Charles Edward Pollock
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Primary Songs for the Primary Class in the Sunday School. Rev.ed. #d47

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Primary Songs No. 2 #61

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