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Close to thee, dear Savior
Author: William C. Martin Appears in 2 hymnals
Close to thee, dear Savior
Close to thee, close to thee
Author: W. C. Martin Hymnal: Redemption Hymns #d26 (1915) First Line: Close to thee, dear Savior
Close to thee, close to thee
Close to thee, dear Savior
Author: W. C. Martin Hymnal: Helpful Hymns #d28 (1914) Languages: English
Close to thee, dear Savior
William C. Martin
1864 - 1914 Person Name: W. C. Martin Author of "Close to thee, close to thee" in Redemption Hymns Rv William Clark Martin USA 1864-1914. Born at Hightstown, NJ, he graduated from the Peddie Institute in Hightstown in 1884, and in 1891 from the Crozer Theological Seminary, Upland, PA. He became minister of the Grace Baptist Church, Camden, NJ,(1891-1894); Noank Baptist Church, Noank, CT (1894-1900); Tabernacle Baptist Church, New Albany, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Seymour, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Bluffton, IN (1904-1909); Grace Baptist Church, Somerville, MA (1909-1912); and First Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL (1912-1914). In 1891 he married Euretta (Etta) May Wilcox, and they had at least three children (no names found). He penned many hymn lyrics. He died of heart failure at his farm in Rialto, FL.
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William C. Martin
