Dont's Take the First Step, My Boy!

There's a pathway that leads unto life

Author: F. A. Blackmer
Tune: [There's a pathway that leads unto life]
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Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

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First Line: There's a pathway that leads unto life
Title: Dont's Take the First Step, My Boy!
Author: F. A. Blackmer
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Don't take the first step, my boy
Copyright: Public Domain

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