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A Little While

Author: Minnie A. Greiner Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: A little while the cross to bear Refrain First Line: A little while, a little while Lyrics: 1 A little while the cross to bear, Eternally the crown to wear; A little while to strive with win, Eternal victory to win. Refrain: A little while, a little while, And we shall lay our crosses down; A little while, a little while, And we shall wear the victor’s crown. 2 A little while to suffer pain, Sweet peace forevermore to gain; A little while earth’s toils to bear, Eternally heav’n’s rest to share. [Refrain] 3 Sad tears a little while shall flow, Eternity no grief shall know; In deserts drear a little while, Forever where green pastures smile. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A little while the cross to bear]
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[A little while the cross to bear]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Incipit: 33422 23117 12432 Used With Text: A Little While
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A Little While

Author: Minnie A. Greiner Hymnal: New Songs of the Gospel No. 2 #104 (1905) First Line: A little while the cross to bear Refrain First Line: A little while, a little while Lyrics: 1 A little while the cross to bear, Eternally the crown to wear; A little while to strive with win, Eternal victory to win. Refrain: A little while, a little while, And we shall lay our crosses down; A little while, a little while, And we shall wear the victor’s crown. 2 A little while to suffer pain, Sweet peace forevermore to gain; A little while earth’s toils to bear, Eternally heav’n’s rest to share. [Refrain] 3 Sad tears a little while shall flow, Eternity no grief shall know; In deserts drear a little while, Forever where green pastures smile. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [A little while the cross to bear]
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Author: Minnie A. Greiner Hymnal: The Voice of Praise No. 2 #164 (1908) First Line: A little while the cross to bear Refrain First Line: A little while, a little while Languages: English Tune Title: [A little while the cross to bear]
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Author: Minnie A. Greiner Hymnal: New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) #186 (1908) First Line: A little while the cross to bear Refrain First Line: A little while, a little while Topics: Experience Languages: English Tune Title: [A little while the cross to bear]
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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[A little while the cross to bear]" in New Songs of the Gospel No. 2 Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry
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Minnie A. Greiner-Edington

1859 - 1942 Person Name: Minnie A. Greiner Author of "A Little While" in New Songs of the Gospel No. 2
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