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Author: J. B. C. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Adown the narrow road, to heaven's blest abode Refrain First Line: I have a joy! it has a charm! Used With Tune: [Adown the narrow road, to heaven's blest abode]

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[Adown the narrow road, to heaven's blest abode]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: J. B. Coats Incipit: 23231 12323 11121 Used With Text: Anchored Deep Within My Soul

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Anchored Deep Within My Soul

Author: J. B. C. Hymnal: Songs of Cheer #100 (1952) First Line: Adown the narrow road, to heaven's blest abode Refrain First Line: I have a joy! it has a charm! Languages: English Tune Title: [Adown the narrow road, to heaven's blest abode]

Anchored deep within my soul

Author: J. B. Coats Hymnal: Precious Name #100 (1951) First Line: Adown the narrow road

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J. B. Coats

1901 - 1961 Person Name: J. B. C. Author of "Anchored Deep Within My Soul" in Songs of Cheer J.B. Coats was born on April 6, 1901, in Summerland, Mississippi. He attended the schools of his area and was both a student and lover of music all his life...His formal education was continued with study at Mississippi Southern College and Louisiana State University. He also studied music with Julius Rishing, J.E. and Alvis O. Thomas and T.B. Mosley. When just a lad about fourteen, he began teaching music classes and conducting evangelistic singing. Mr. Coats was a teacher in public schools most of his life...He was the composer of many loved gospel songs with "Where Could I Go" haveing been printed and sung most widely. Others of his outstanding songs are "A Wonderful Place", "My Soul Shall Live On", "I'm Winging My Way Back Home", and "Tomorrow May Mean Goodbye". Many of his songs have been recorded by leading quartets and singers...Mr. Coats was associated with Stamps-Baxter Music Company and a lifetime staff writer for them...He joined the Baptist Church and served more than thirty years as a Deacon before answering the call to the ministry. He died on December 15, 1961. --doyouknowhowgodlovesyou.blogspot.com