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A. B. Simpson

1843 - 1919 Author of "The Days of Heaven" in Hymns of the Christian Life Albert B. Simpson was the founder of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Dianne Shapiro
A. B. Simpson

Russell Kelso Carter

1849 - 1928 Person Name: R. K. C. Arranger of "[The days of Heav'n are peaceful days]" in Hymns of the Christian Life Russel Kelso Carter was a professor in the Pennsylvania Military College of Chester. While there he was licensed to preach by the Methodist Episcopal Church. He became very active in leading camp meetings and revivals. After failing health forced him to abandon this work, he studied and became a medical doctor as well as a writer. He wrote novels as well as hymns. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)
Russell Kelso Carter

A. Verne Westlake

1884 - 1939 Composer of "[The days of Heav'n are peaceful days]" in Hymns of the Christian Life Westlake, Arthur Verne. (1884-1939). Studied under Leschatisky in Vienna. Earned Doctor of Music degree. Concert pianist and instructor with studios in New York City and New Jersey. Taught at Taylor University. In 1923 moved to Nyack College where he led the Music Department until 1939. Conducted open-air services at Columbus Circle employing a portable organ. Wrote music for three of A.B. Simpson's poems, and one "Help Me Find My Way" both words and music as his personal testimony. --Paul Milburn, DNAH Archives
A. Verne Westlake

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