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[In the heart of London city]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: R. G. Staples Incipit: 34532 12161 23653 Used With Text: I Have Christ, What Want I More?

I Have Christ, What Want I More?

Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: In the heart of London city Refrain First Line: I have Christ what want I more? Used With Tune: [In the heart of London city]

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I Have Christ, What Want I More?

Hymnal: Windows of Heaven #165 (1898) First Line: In the heart of London city Refrain First Line: I have Christ what want I more? Languages: English Tune Title: [In the heart of London city]

I Have Christ, What Want I More?

Hymnal: Windows of Heaven #165 (1889) First Line: In the heart of London city Refrain First Line: I have Christ what want I more? Languages: English Tune Title: [In the heart of London city]

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R. G. Staples

b. 1833 Composer of "[In the heart of London city]" in Windows of Heaven Robert Griffin Staples. He was born Robert Griffin on January 24, 1833 in Washington DC. Both of his parents died in a carriage accident when he was an infant; he was then adopted by his mother's sister, Mary Ann King, and her husband, Samuel Johnson Staples and he was given the name Robert Griffin Staples. He was a captain in the Union Army during the Civil War and after the war was promoted to Major. He then worked as chief clerk in the Portsmouth United States Navy Yard. Religion was an important part of his life, as well as music. He died June 20, 1891 in Portsmouth, VA. Dianne Shapiro, from Jean Brickey (great-granddaughter)