Sweet is the Breath of Morning Air

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Sweet is the breath of morning air, Sweet are the sounds of song and prayer

Author: Evan Stephens
Tune: [Sweet is the breath of morning air]
Published in 1 hymnal

Author: Evan Stephens

Evan Stephens (1854-1930) was a Welsh composer, conductor, and teacher. Born in Pencader, Carmarthenshire, Wales, he emigrated to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1866. He directed the vocal music program at the University of Utah from 1885 to 1900, and directed the Mormon Tabernacle Choir from 1890 to 1916. Stephens is remembered for his many contributions to the cultural growth of the state of Utah, his leadership of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and for the numerous hymns and songs he composed. - from the Library of Congress authority file Go to person page >

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First Line:	Sweet is the breath of morning air, Sweet are the sounds of song and prayer
Title:	Sweet is the Breath of Morning Air
Author:	Evan Stephens
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain