Monthly Archives: March 2015

THORO HARRIS

Posted on 03/31/2015 by William E. Richardson

Born MARCH 31, 1874 He wrote hundreds of Christian songs. He published hundreds of other songs he didn’t write. Thoro Harris was one of the most prolific African-American hymn writers of the early 2oth century. Since the 1930s his compositions have been consistently … Continue reading →

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LETTIE B. COWMAN

Posted on 03/03/2015 by William E. Richardson

Born MARCH 3, 1870 For more than 100 years, Lettie Cowman has encouraged millions of people needing God’s help. As a missionary with her husband Charles, she spread the gospel in the Orient. Later as a widow and best selling-devotional author, Lettie inspired readers around the … Continue reading →