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Happy pilgrims

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: To the heavenly Jerusalem Refrain First Line: Thro' the open, pearly portals Lyrics: 1 To the heavenly Jerusalem They are singing, as they go; And the King thereof shall welcome them, For He loves, He loves them so. Chorus: Thro' the open, pearly portals Sounds the wondrous new-made song; And the anthems of immortals Greet the happy pilgrim throng. 2 In the heavenly Jerusalem, No more night their souls shall know; There the Lord's dear face shall shine on them, For He loves, He loves them so. [Chorus] 3 In the heavenly Jerusalem, All their tears shall cease to flow; No more sorrow, pain, nor death for them, For He loves, He loves them so. [Chorus] 4 To that heavenly Jerusalem, With the pilgrims will you go? Singing songs of endless praise with them, For He loves, He loves them so. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [To the heavenly Jerusalem]
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[To the heavenly Jerusalem]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: R. M. McIntosh Tune Key: A Major Incipit: 34556 51235 56171 Used With Text: Happy pilgrims
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Happy pilgrims

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Hymnal: The Morning Star #55 (1877) First Line: To the heavenly Jerusalem Refrain First Line: Thro' the open, pearly portals Lyrics: 1 To the heavenly Jerusalem They are singing, as they go; And the King thereof shall welcome them, For He loves, He loves them so. Chorus: Thro' the open, pearly portals Sounds the wondrous new-made song; And the anthems of immortals Greet the happy pilgrim throng. 2 In the heavenly Jerusalem, No more night their souls shall know; There the Lord's dear face shall shine on them, For He loves, He loves them so. [Chorus] 3 In the heavenly Jerusalem, All their tears shall cease to flow; No more sorrow, pain, nor death for them, For He loves, He loves them so. [Chorus] 4 To that heavenly Jerusalem, With the pilgrims will you go? Singing songs of endless praise with them, For He loves, He loves them so. [Chorus] Tune Title: [To the heavenly Jerusalem]
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Happy Pilgrims

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Hymnal: The Gem of Gems #11 (1881) First Line: To the heavenly Jerusalem Refrain First Line: Thro' the open pearly portals Languages: English Tune Title: [To the heavenly Jerusalem]
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Happy Pilgrims

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Hymnal: Good News #72 (1876) First Line: To the heavenly Jerusalem Refrain First Line: Thro' the open pearly portals Languages: English Tune Title: [To the heavenly Jerusalem]
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M. B. C. Slade

1826 - 1882 Person Name: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Author of "Happy pilgrims" in The Morning Star Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry
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R. M. McIntosh

1836 - 1889 Composer of "[To the heavenly Jerusalem]" in The Morning Star Used Pseudonym: Robert M. McIntosh ========== Rigdon (Robert) McCoy McIntosh USA 1836-1899 Born at Maury County, TN, into a farming family, he attended Jackson College in Columbia, TN, graduating in 1854. He studied music under Asa Everett in Richmond, VA, and became a traveling singing school teacher. He also served briefly in the Civil War. He wrote several hymns during this period of his life. In 1860 he married Sarah McGlasson, and they had a daughter, Loulie Everett. In 1875 he was appointed head of the Vanderbilt University Music Department in Nashville, TN. In 1877 he joined the faculty of Emory College, Oxford, GA. In 1895 he left Emory College to devote his time to the R M McIntosh Publishing Company. He also served as music editor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Publishing House for over 30 years. His song book publications include: “Good news” (1876), “Light & life” (1881), “Prayer & praise” (1883), “New life” (1879), “New life #2” (1886), and “Songs of service” (1896). He died in Atlanta, GA. John Perry
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