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[Sad and weary, lone and dreary] (Pollock)

[Sad and weary, lone and dreary] (Pollock)

Composer: Charles Edward Pollock
Published in 3 hymnals


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 >

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Tune Information

Title: [Sad and weary, lone and dreary] (Pollock)
Composer: Charles Edward Pollock
Incipit: 54565 17121 17651
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 3 of 3)
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Golden Leaves #17

Golden Leaves #17
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Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #245

Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #245
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Songs of the Sun Bright Clime #109

Songs of the Sun Bright Clime #109
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