I'm Resting in the Crucified

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The Crucified of Calvary has taken all my load

Author: F. A. Blackmer
Tune: [The Crucified of Calvary]
Published in 9 hymnals

Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

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First Line:	The Crucified of Calvary has taken all my load
Title:	I'm Resting in the Crucified
Author:	F. A. Blackmer
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain