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The Earth Will Sing

Author: Jimmy Owens

Owens, James Lloyd (Jimmy). (Clarksdale, Mississippi, December 9, 1930-November 26. 2023). Foursquare. Attended Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss.; Southwestern College, Memphis, Tennessee; Cathedral School of the Bible, Oakland, California; Cabot College, San Leandro, Calif. Minister of Music, The Neighborhood Church, Oakland, Calif., 1951-1966; Minister of Music, United Community Church, Glendale, Calif., 1966-1968; Minister of Music, Anaheim Christian Center (now Melodyland Christian Center), Anaheim, Calif., 1968-1969. With his wife Carol, Owens composed four Christian musicals. He recorded several albums. --Terry W. York, DNAH Archives     (updated 2025 by Leland Bryant Ross) Go to person page >

Author: Carol Owens

Owens, Carol Sue. (El Reno, Oklahoma, October 30, 1931-- ). Foursquare. Attended San Jose State College, San Jose, California; Cathedral School of the Bible, Oakland, Calif. With her husband James (Jimmy), she composed Christian musicals. --Terry W. York, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line: When Jesus comes to reign in glory
Title: The Earth Will Sing
Author: Jimmy Owens (1971)
Author: Carol Owens (1971)
Language: English
Copyright: © 1971 by Lillenas Publishing Co.

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