Charles H. Gabriel | |
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Born | August 18 1856 Wilton, Muscatine, Iowa, United States |
Died | September 14 1932 (aged 76) Hollywood, California United States |
Occupation(s) | Composer, Lyricist |
Awards | Inductee into Gospel Music Hall of Fame (1982) |
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (August 18, 1856 – September 14, 1932) was an American composer and lyricist of gospel songs and gospel tunes. He is said to have written and/or composed between 7,000 and 8,000 songs,[1] many of which are available in 21st century hymnals. He used several pseudonyms, including Charlotte G. Homer, H. A. Henry, and S. B. Jackson.[2]