James Henry Stanley, Feb. 2,1869 - June 1, 1954, was a singing school teacher, band director and hymn composer. He died in Saltillo, Miss., where he had been a resident for 60 years.He is buried at Springhill Presbyterian Church in Lee County. His best known composition was "Prepare to Meet Thy God," for which wrote music and lyrics.
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Tune Title: [Careless soul, why will you linger]First Line: Careless soul, why will you lingerComposer: James Henry StanleyMeter: 8.7.8.7. with chorusKey: B♭ MajorDate: 2012
Tune Title: [Careless soul, why will you linger]First Line: Careless soul, why will you lingerComposer: James H. Stanley, 1869-1954Meter: 8.7.8.7. With RefrainKey: B♭ MajorDate: 2007
Tune Title: [Careless soul, why will you linger?]First Line: Careless soul, why will you linger?Composer: James Henry StanleyIncipit: 34556 51511 12165Key: B♭ Major
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