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[Only one thing my soul desires]

[Only one thing my soul desires]

Composer: Theodore E. Perkins
Published in 9 hymnals


Audio files: MIDI

Composer: Theodore E. Perkins

Theodore E. Perkins was born at Poughkeepsie, on the Hudson, N.Y., July 21, 1831. His father was a Baptist clergyman. The family of ten brothers and sisters sang and played various instruments, forming among themselves both choir and orchestra. His musical education began at the early age of three years. During his father's pastorate at Hamilton, N. Y., the choir rehearsals were often held at the parsonage, and the leader used to place the three-year-old on a small stool, on the table around which the choir was assembled, giving him a chance to both see and hear. Later on he played the violincello in church, standing on a stool in order to finger the instrument. The home gatherings — especially on Thanksgiving Day, are the recollectio… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [Only one thing my soul desires]
Composer: Theodore E. Perkins
Incipit: 56551 17756 55221
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances

Instances (1 - 9 of 9)
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Calvary's Praises #121

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Christian Gospel Hymns #107

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Crowns of Rejoicing #25

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Diadems #84

Epworth Praises #39

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Song Praises #45

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Songs Tried and Proved #168

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The King of Glory #121

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The Victory #187

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