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Author: R. O. Smith Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Tho' the foes of right opress Refrain First Line: Keep on praying, Keep on praying Topics: Encouragement; Prayer Used With Tune: [Tho' the foes of right opress]

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Keep On Praying

Author: Robert O. Smith Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11525 First Line: Tho’ the foes of right oppress Lyrics: 1 Tho’ the foes of right oppress, Keep on praying; Christ, the Lord, is near to bless, All prevailing. Let not fear your heart appall, Naught of evil can befall, Stronger is your God than all; Keep on praying. Refrain: Keep on praying, Keep on praying, Thro’ the Savior’s blessèd name, All prevailing. 2 Christian, has your faith grown weak? Keep on praying; Do the tears roll down your cheek? Keep on praying. Soon you never more will sigh, Tears no more shall dim your eye, Pray to Him who’s always nigh, Never failing. [Refrain] 3 Pilgrim, have you weary grown? Keep on praying, God is yet upon His throne, Keep on praying. He will hear your faithful cry, He to help is ever nigh, You shall conquer by and by, Keep on praying. [Refrain] 4 Praises shall with prayers ascend Keep on praying; Pray and praise till life shall end, Keep on praying. Till you reach the golden gate, Where the ransomed souls await, Claiming there your triumph great, Keep on praying. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Tho’ the foes of right oppress]

Keep On Praying

Author: R. O. Smith Hymnal: The Voice of Praise No. 3 #144 (1912) First Line: Tho' the foes of right oppress Languages: English Tune Title: [Tho' the foes of right oppress]

Keep On Praying

Author: R. O. Smith Hymnal: Rose of Sharon Hymns #536 (1917) First Line: Tho' the foes of right oppress Languages: English Tune Title: [Tho' the foes of right oppress]

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[Tho' the foes of right opress]" in New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry