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[When I was but a child, not many years ago]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. B. Coats Used With Text: Dear Lord, I Want to See!

Author: J. B. C. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: When I was but a child, not many years ago Refrain First Line: Dear Lord, I want to see the light upon your face Used With Tune: [When I was but a child, not many years ago]

Instances

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Dear Lord, I Want to See!

Author: J. B. C. Hymnal: Chords of Love #17 (1949) First Line: When I was but a child, not many years ago Refrain First Line: Dear Lord, I want to see the light upon your face Languages: English Tune Title: [When I was but a child, not many years ago]

Dear Lord, I Want to See!

Author: J. B. C. Hymnal: Living Grace #71 (1945) First Line: When I was but a child, not many years ago Refrain First Line: Dear Lord, I want to see the light upon your face Languages: English Tune Title: [When I was but a child, not many years ago]

Dear Lord, I Want to See!

Author: J. B. C. Hymnal: Mississippi Melodies #155 (1950) First Line: When I was but a child, not many years ago Refrain First Line: Dear Lord, I want to see the light upon your face Languages: English Tune Title: [When I was but a child, not many years ago]

People

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J. B. Coats

1901 - 1961 Person Name: J. B. C. Author of "Dear Lord, I Want to See!" in Living Grace J.B. Coats was born on April 6, 1901, in Summerland, Mississippi. He attended the schools of his area and was both a student and lover of music all his life...His formal education was continued with study at Mississippi Southern College and Louisiana State University. He also studied music with Julius Rishing, J.E. and Alvis O. Thomas and T.B. Mosley. When just a lad about fourteen, he began teaching music classes and conducting evangelistic singing. Mr. Coats was a teacher in public schools most of his life...He was the composer of many loved gospel songs with "Where Could I Go" haveing been printed and sung most widely. Others of his outstanding songs are "A Wonderful Place", "My Soul Shall Live On", "I'm Winging My Way Back Home", and "Tomorrow May Mean Goodbye". Many of his songs have been recorded by leading quartets and singers...Mr. Coats was associated with Stamps-Baxter Music Company and a lifetime staff writer for them...He joined the Baptist Church and served more than thirty years as a Deacon before answering the call to the ministry. He died on December 15, 1961. --doyouknowhowgodlovesyou.blogspot.com