The Sacred Hymns of F.E. Belden

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Franklin E. Belden was the most prolific writer of hymn tunes, gospel songs, and related texts in the early years of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and was prominent in various facets of the church’s publishing work. Frank Belden was referred to as “the sweet singer of Israel” and was known for his ability to compose hymns spontaneously as sermons were being delivered. At the end of the service he and his wife would perform the newly created song and then give a copy of the manuscript to the preacher as a souvenir.