John Menzies Macfarlane
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John Menzies Macfarlane (October 11, 1833 – June 4, 1892)[1][2] was a Scottish-born Latter-day Saint hymnwriter, choir director and civic leader who spent most of his life in Utah Territory.
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John Menzies Macfarlane | |
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Born | (1833-10-11)11 October 1833 Stirling, Scotland |
Died | 4 June 1892(1892-06-04) (aged 58) Utah Territory, United States |
Occupation | Hymn writer, militia, judge and academic |
Nationality | Scottish |
Notable works | "Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains", "Dearest Children, God is Near You" |
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