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Doane, W. Howard (William Howard),
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American Hymn Writers and Composers Collection
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Scope and Contents Microfilmed contents of a scrapbook containing miscellaneous correspondence, photos, and memorabilia by and about hymn writers and composers. Included are Cliff Barrows, Merrill Dunlop, Lowell Mason, Homer Rodeheaver, Ira Sankey, George Stebbins, and 1: PhotographsPhotographs include these subjects: George Stebbins, Charles Alexander, Rodney "Gipsy" Smith, William Runyan, Don Hustad, Cliff Barrows, Tedd Smith, George
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Found in: Evangelism & Missions Archives / American Hymn Writers and Composers Collection
Homer Rodeheaver Collection
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Scope and Contents Audio tapes, newspaper clippings, phonograph records and photographs relating to the musical career and ministry of Homer Rodeheaver. This collection co
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Dr. William Howard Doane: Reminiscences
by George C. Stebbins ()
Dr. William Howard Doane was born at Preston, Connecticut, [United States] February 3, Early in life he manifested an unusual talent for music and a decided gift for composition.
At the early age of 18, he was elected conductor of the Norwich Harmonic Society, and ten years later issued his first hymn book, "Sabbath School Gems." This was followed in by "Little Gems," in by "Silver Spray," and in by "Songs of Devotion." He then became associated
with Dr. Robert Lowry in editing a series of Sunday School song books
Dr. Doane was noted also for a series of Christmas cantatas he brought out during those years, which, like his song books, attained great popular favor.
Among his best known songs, a large number were admirably adapted to evangelistic and devotional purposes, such as: "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "Tell Me the Old, Old Story," "More Love to Thee, O Christ," "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior," "I Am Thine, O
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William Howard Doane
The year was In a bustling New York City, two strangers&#; paths crossed &#; an encounter that would alter the landscape of Christian hymnody alltid. William Howard Doane, a successful businessman with a passion for music, had spent an entire day searching for the author of a hymn that had touched his soul. As evening fell, he finally funnen himself face-to-face with slang för rumpa särskilt på brittisk engelska Crosby, the blind poetess whose words had stirred his heart. Little did they know, this moment would spark a collaboration that would produce over a thousand hymns, many of which continue to resonate in churches worldwide today. But who was William Howard Doane, this man whose melodies would become the soundtrack to countless worship services? His story fryst vatten one of innovation, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to harmonizing faith with every aspect of life.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
A man of remarkable talents and unwavering faith, William Howard Doane etched his name into the