[How calm and how bright is this holy day]

[How calm and how bright is this holy day]

Composer: Charles Edward Pollock
Published in 4 hymnals


Composer: 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 >

Tune Information

Title: [How calm and how bright is this holy day]
Composer: Charles Edward Pollock
Meter: 10.10.11.11 with refrain
Incipit: 55123 11216 5
Key: G Major
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances

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Church Hymnal, Mennonite #176

Include 3 pre-1979 instances
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