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James H. Wallis

Short Name: James H. Wallis
Full Name: Wallis, James H., 1861-1940
Birth Year: 1861
Death Year: 1940

James Hearknett Wallis, b. 13 Apr. 1861, London; d. 23 Aug. 1940, Salt Lake City, a writer, an attorney, a public health advocate, a musician, and a missionary.

Wikipedia Biography

James H. Wallis (1861–1940) was a Latter-day Saint hymnwriter, editor and Patriarch. He was the author of the hymn "Come, Ye Children of The Lord". Wallis was born in April, 1861 in London, England. His parents were James Wallis and Jane Sarah Booth. Wallis joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in 1877 and immigrated to the United States in 1881, settling in Utah Territory. Wallis wrote several poems, many of which were published in 1883.
Wikipedia Biography

TextsTunesHymnalsRecommendations
Texts by James H. Wallis (5)sort descendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
Come, ye children of the LordJames H. Wallis (Author)English8
Hijos del Señor, venid en acuerdo a cantarJames H. Wallis, 1861-1940 (Author)Spanish2
O how blest will be that dayJames H. Wallis (Author)English2
Since life is full of toil and careJames H. Wallis (Author)English2
Vinde, ó filhos do Senhor,James H. Wallis (Author)Portuguese2

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