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[Head of the hosts in glory] (Murray)

[Head of the hosts in glory] (Murray)

Composer: James R. Murray
Published in 2 hymnals


Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Composer: James R. Murray

L.P.M. (1905, April 12). Obituary. New Church Messenger, p.209. Murray.--At Cincinnati, March 10, 1905, James Ramsey Murray. Funeral services in the Church of the New Jersualem, March 13th. James R. Murray was widely known in the musical world as the author of many songs and song books, and in the New Church in Chicago and Cincinnati as an affectionate, intelligent, and loyal New Churchman. He was born in Andover (Ballard Vale), Mass., March 17, 1841. In early life he developed musical talent, and composed many minor pieces for local and special occasions. Later at North Reading, Mass., he attended Dr. George F. Root's School of Music, and was associated with William Bradbury and Dr. Lowell Mason. He enlisted in the Fourteenth Regi… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: [Head of the hosts in glory] (Murray)
Composer: James R. Murray
Incipit: 11153 65566 22175
Key: C Major
Copyright: Public Domain
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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #13838
Text: Head Of The Hosts In Glory!
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)
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Joyful Songs #67

Joyful Songs #67
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The Cyber Hymnal #13838

The Cyber Hymnal #13838
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