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J. R. Baxter

1887 - 1960 Person Name: J. R. Baxter, Jr., 1887-1960 Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Author of "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears" in Sacred Songs of the Church Jesse Randall (Pap) Baxter, Jr. (1887-1960) Born: December 8, 1887, Lebanon, Alabama. Died: January 21, 1960. Baxter grew up in DeKalb County, Alabama. In 1926, he bought part of Virgil Stamps’ Gospel music firm, which became the Stamps-Baxter Music and Printing Company, one of the most successful Gospel music publishers of the early 20th Century. Baxter ran the company’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, office until Stamps’ death in 1940, then moved to Dallas, Texas, to run the main office. After Baxter’s death, his wife, Clarice, ran the business until she died; it was then sold to Zondervan. Baxter was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1997. Lyrics-- After the Sunrise Farther Along God Shall Wipe Away All Tears (© 1940) He Bore It All I Have Peace in My Soul I Hold His Hand (© 1929) I Love My Savior, Too I Want to Help Some Weary Pilgrim I’m Living in Canaan Now Living Grace Praise the Lamb of God Something Happens Travel the Sunlit Way Try Jesus When He Blessed My Soul When We Meet to Part No More © Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)

Ralph Carmichael

1927 - 2021 Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Author of "The Savior Is Waiting" in The Worshiping Church Ralph Carmichael was born May 27, 1927, in Quincy, Ill. to Rev. Richard and Adelle Carmichael. A graduate of Southern California Bible College (now Vanguard University), he became head of the school’s music department in his early 20s. His “Campus Christian Hour” that aired on KHJ-TV in Los Angeles, featuring his college band and singers with big band treatments of hymns and gospel songs, won an Emmy in 1951. Other early work involved serving as minister of music for Temple Baptist and Calvary Assembly churches, arranging and conducting musical scores for religious radio shows as well as for numerous sacred artists. Ralph’s musical talents have given us over 300 gospel songs, including such favorites as “The Savior Is Waiting,” “There Is a Quiet Place,” “Reach Out to Jesus,” and “He’s Everything to Me” to name a few. His songs have been recorded by Elvis Presley, The Carpenters, George Beverly Shea, Bill Gaither, and hundreds of other artists. Ralph is recognized as the Father of Contemporary Christian Music because of his focus on creating religious music for the new generation of the 1960’s and beyond. In 1968 he founded Light Records and Lexicon Music Publishing to promote new Christian artists and composers in addition to his own music, including projects that were considered too risky for mainstream labels. He also served for several years as president of the Gospel Music Association. Ralph told his life story in his autobiography, “He’s Everything to Me,” that was published in 1986. His creative arranging skills were quickly noticed by the pop world, and he recorded with numerous big-name artists including Frankie Laine, Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Clint Walker and Jack Jones. Ralph is well known for his many collaborations with Nat King Cole, including the Christmas album and Nat’s final sessions in 1964. Ralph also became a primary arranger & conductor for pianist Roger Williams, including 1965’s hit “Born Free.” Ralph wrote numerous movie scores for such diverse classics as “The Blob,” “4D Man” and “The Cross and the Switchblade.” For many years he wrote film music for the Billy Graham organization including “Mr. Texas,” “Oiltown, U.S.A.,” “The Restless Ones,” “For Pete’s Sake” and “His Land” and many others. For about 25 years, Ralph toured with his own big band. He received the Dove Award in 1994 for his CD “Strike Up the Band.” His last major studio project was to record his symphonic arrangements of 43 great hymns with the London Symphony and Choir. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1985 and the National Religious Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2001. Ralph enjoyed his life to the fullest. He was passionate about the music that flowed from his soul and created it as the consummate professional. He cared deeply for his family and friends, and he lived out his cowboy dreams with the many horses that he owned along the way. He laughed easily, loved deeply, enjoyed a good joke or a prank, and charmed anyone who came across his path. Undergirding it all was his abiding faith in his Lord Jesus Christ.

Asa Hull

1828 - 1907 Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Composer of "THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER" in The Mennonite Hymnal Asa Hull USA 1828-1907. Born in Keene, NY, he became a music publisher in New York City. He married Emma F Atherton, and they had a daughter, Harriett. He wrote many tunes and authored temperance rallying songs. He published 33 works, of which 21 were songbooks, between 1863-1895. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry

Edgar L. Maxwell

1878 - 1940 Person Name: E. L. Maxwell Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Translator (v. 1, 2, 4) of "Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (Tierno y Amante, Jesús Nos Invita)" in Oramos Cantando = We Pray In Song

Pedro Grado

1862 - 1923 Person Name: Pedro Grado, 1862-1923 Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Translato (v. 3) of "Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (Tierno y Amante, Jesús Nos Invita)" in Oramos Cantando = We Pray In Song Pedro Grado Valdés studied law, but then wanted to become a pastor. He had a heart for helping the poor. Dianne Shapiro from Celebremos su Gloria (Colombia/Illinois: Libros Alianza/Celebration), 1992

W. D. Jeffcoat

1929 - 2014 Person Name: W. D. J. Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Author of "We're Trusting in Jesus" in Sacred Songs of the Church William Dawson Jeffcoat born in Arkansas, died in Kentucky Dianne Shapiro, from Find a Grave website (accessed 6/20/2022)

María Eugenia Cornou

b. 1969 Person Name: María Eugenia Cornou, b. 1969 Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Adapter of "Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (Tierno y amante Jesús nos invita)" in Santo, Santo, Santo

Grace Weiser Davis

Person Name: Grace W. Davis Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Author of "There Is Glory in My Soul" in Timeless Truths Grace Weiser Davis USA 1860-1933? Born near York, PA, she married judge James Nixon Davis in 1889. They attended the Asbury United Methodist Church in York. She became a Methodist evangelist. In 1900 she moved to Jersey City, NJ. She compiled several works, including: “Gems of gospel songs” (1885), “Favorite gospel songs” (1894) with Elisha A. Hoffman, “Childhood conversions” (1897). John Perry

Richard Torrey

Person Name: R. Torrey, Jr. Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Author of "O have you not heard" in The Mennonite Hymnal

Wesley H. Daniel

1907 - 1985 Person Name: Wesley H. Daniel, 1912- Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Composer of "When we reach that home and lay our burdens down]" in Sacred Songs of the Church Wesley Henry Daniel USA 1907-1985. Born at Simsboro, LA, the eldest of four children. Not much information was found regarding his life. He was musically inclined. He married Linnie Gillis, the 9th of 11 children in her family. No record found of them having children. He died at Roswell, NM, age 78. His wife died there also, at age 91 (1911-2005). John Perry