Seth Sykes and his wife Bessie were traveling evangelists based in Glasgow, Scotland. They traveled around the UK. Seth preached and wrote lyrics to many hymns. They used lantern slide shows to illustrate their message and draw people to their meetings.
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Composer: Bessie Sykes
Bessie Sykes and her husband Seth were traveling evangelists based in Glasgow, Scotland. They traveled around the UK. Seth preached and wrote lyrics to many hymns. Bessie wrote the music and accompanied it on a folding organ. They used lantern slide shows to illustrate their message and draw people to their meetings.
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Tune Title: [Some thank the Lord for friends and home]First Line: Some thank the Lord for friends and homeComposer: Mrs. Seth Sykes; Seth SykesDate: 1956
Tune Title: [Some thank the Lord for friends and home]First Line: Some thank the Lord for friends and homeComposer: Bessie Sykes, 1905-; Seth Sykes, 1892-1950Key: G MajorDate: 1968
Tune Title: [Some thank the Lord for friends and home]First Line: Some thank the Lord for friends and homeComposer: Bessie Sykes, 1905-; Seth Sykes, 1892-1950Key: G MajorDate: 1970