Oft we sing of a home far away

Oft we sing of a home far away

Author: J. P. Lane
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: J. P. Lane

James Pleasant (Plez) Lane was born on September 20, 1858 in Arkansas. He later moved to Comanche Count, Texas. He composed music for his own hymns as well as for hymns written by others. He also published a book Lane's analysis of harmony and musical composition (Waco: The Singing Evangelists' Music Company, 1903) Dianne Shapiro from "Only Through Grace, by J. P . Lane" from Ministry and Music - Seeking the Old Paths blog post by R. L. Vaughan (accessed 1/21/2025 from https://baptistsearch.blogspot.com/2017/03/only-through-grace-by-j-p-lane.html)  Go to person page >

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First Line: Oft we sing of a home far away
Author: J. P. Lane
Refrain First Line: In the home, happy home, parting tears nevermore
Copyright: Public Domain

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