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Won't you step out on the promise
Author: J. E. Thomas Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: You have heard the gospel story
Won't you step out on the promise
Won't you step out on the promise
Author: J. Edmond Thomas Hymnal: Resurrected Songs prepared for the Church #d265 (1904) First Line: You have heard the gospel story
Won't you step out on the promise
Step out on the promise
Author: J. Edmond Thomas Hymnal: Melodies of Love #d140 (1948) First Line: You have heard the gospel story Refrain First Line: Won't you step out on the promise Languages: English
Step out on the promise
J. E. Thomas
1860 - 1946 Author of "Won't you step out on the promise" J. Edmond Thomas Born: December 6, 1860, Calhoun County, Arkansas. Died: April 30, 1946, Fort Worth, Texas. Buried: Greenwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas. Note: Some sources give his first name as John; his tombstone says James. Thomas was the husband of Courtney Lee Wigley and Pearl Hatchett (married 1923) In 1874, his family moved from their farm in Texas to Arkansas. His father died later that year.
As the oldest son, he had his hands full supporting the family, but he managed to begin attending a vocal school at age 17, under Professor T. A. Bridges. He later studied under Horatio Palmer and George A. Goodrich.
He began a full time music career in 1890, and with Franklin Eiland and John M. Greer, and helped found the Trio Music Company in Waco, Texas, in 1892. He went on to establish the Quartet Music Company in Fort Worth, Texas.
A teacher, composer, music compiler, and publisher for over 44 years.
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J. E. Thomas
