BAKER (Pollock)

BAKER (Pollock)

Composer: Charles Edward Pollock
Published in 1 hymnal


Composer: Charles Edward Pollock

Charles Edward Pollock USA 1853-1928. Born at Newcastle, PA, he moved to Jefferson City, MO, when age 17. He was a cane maker for C W Allen. He also worked 20 years for the MO Pacific Railroad, as a depot clerk and later as Assistant Roadmaster. He was a musician and prolific songwriter, composing 5000+ songs, mostly used in Sunday school settings and church settings. He took little remuneration for his compositions, preferring they be freely used. He produced three songbooks: “Praises”, “Beauty of praise”, and “Waves of melody”. In 1886 he married Martha (Mattie) Jane Harris, and they had three children: Robert, Edward, and a daughter. He died in Merriam, KS. John Perry… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: BAKER (Pollock)
Composer: Charles Edward Pollock
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Incipit: 13555 32111 23517
Copyright: Public Domain

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Lift up your heads, eternal gates, Unfold to entertain

Lift up your heads, eternal gates,
Unfold to entertain
The King of Glory! see! He comes
With His celestial train.

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The Songs of Zion #91

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