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[Oft in sad perplexity we wander]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Wilbur A Christy Incipit: 34513 21653 45676 Used With Text: Till the Day Break

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Till the Day Break

Author: W. A. C. Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Oft in sad perplexity we wander Used With Tune: [Oft in sad perplexity we wander]

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Till the Day Break

Author: W. A. C. Hymnal: The Gospel Choir No. 2 #43 (1895) First Line: Oft in sad perplexity we wander Refrain First Line: Till the day break, till the day break Languages: English Tune Title: [Oft in sad perplexity we wander]
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Till the Day Break

Author: W. A. C. Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms and Gospel Songs #397 (1904) First Line: Oft in sad perplexity we wander Languages: English Tune Title: [Oft in sad perplexity we wander]
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Till the Day Break

Author: W. A. C. Hymnal: Montreat Hymns #397 (1916) First Line: Oft in sad perplexity we wander Refrain First Line: Till the day break, till the day break Languages: English Tune Title: [Oft in sad perplexity we wander]

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Wilbur A. Christy

Person Name: W. A. C. Author of "Till the Day Break" in Hymns, Psalms and Gospel Songs Wilbur Amos Christy USA 1845-1928. Born in Kinsman, OH, he attended the Normal Music School at Genesco, NY, and dedicated his life to music. He had an outstanding tenor voice and was encouraged to pursue an operetic career. Meeting J. G. Towner, they held conventions and concert tours in PA and NY. He also studied with other music masters, J. G. Webb, George F. Root, and Sir George McFarren. He became director and teacher of the National Normal Institute in Lebanon, OH, where George Root was principal. He was known for his work in glee, chorus, and class music, his convention work, and by his Sabbath school songs. His mission in faith caused him to pursue a career change. Following his friend, Philip P. Bliss, he became a singing evangelist. He was known as a gospel singer and composer of gospel hymns and songs. John Perry