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W. G. Fischer
1835 - 1912 Person Name: Wm. G. Fischer Composer of "[Come, pow'r of God, come pow'r divine]" in Sifted Wheat William Gustavus Fischer In his youth, William G. Fischer (b. Baltimore, MD, 1835; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1912) developed an interest in music while attending singing schools. His career included working in the book bindery of J. B. Lippencott Publishing Company, teaching music at Girard College, and co-owning a piano business and music store–all in Philadelphia. Fischer eventually became a popular director of music at revival meetings and choral festivals. In 1876 he conducted a thousand-voice choir at the Dwight L. Moody/Ira D. Sankey revival meeting in Philadelphia. Fischer composed some two hundred tunes for Sunday school hymns and gospel songs.
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E. H. Stokes
1815 - 1897 Person Name: Rev. Dr. E. H. Stokes Author of "Come, Power of God" in Sifted Wheat He was president of the Ocean Grove Campmeeting Association.
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