Thoro harris wikipedia
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Born MARCH 31,
Thoro Harris. [PD]
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.
Thoro harris wikipedia
Since the s his compositions have been consistently selected for publication in hymnals of various denominations.
Thoro was born in Washington D.C. to a father who was a black doctor and a mother who was white. He attended college in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Afterwards, Thoro moved to Boston, Massachusetts where, in , he produced the first of many hymnals. Since not many episodes from his life are available, this post will give more attention to the content of some of Thoro&#;s most enduring songs.
GOSPEL THEMES
Thefirst song below represents Thoro&#;s most repeated theme: our relationship with Jesus.
The second one is an outstanding example of his recurring theme of Jesus&#; second coming. For variations on those and other themes, check the link