Born: May 10, 1857, St. Clair Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Died: November 22, 1908, Astoria, Illinois.
Holsinger was music director of Bridgewater College, Virginia (1882-98), and music editor for the Church of the Brethren (1898-1908).
His works include:
Song Praises (Elgin, Illinois: Brethren Publishing House, 1906)
Psalms and Hymns (associate editor)
Lyrics--
I Lift My Heart Today in Praise
Little Ones Like Me
Not Far from the Kingdom of Heaven
Our Country’s Needs Are Pleading
Music--
BEAUTIFUL HOMELAND
I’LL COUNT MY BLESSINGS
--hymntime.com/tch
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Tune Title: [When the world is dark and drear]First Line: When the world is dark and drearComposer: Geo. B. HolsingerIncipit: 55556 51555 56523Date: 1899