Ralph E. Hudson

1843-1901

Born: July 9, 1843, Napoleon, Ohio.

Died: June 14, 1901, Cleveland, Ohio.

Hudson served as a nurse in the American Civil War. Afterward, he taught music at Mount Vernon College in Alliance, Ohio, and served as a Methodist Episcopal minister. His works include:

• Salvation Echoes, 1882
• Gems of Gospel Songs, 1884
• Songs of Peace, Love and Joy, 1885
• The Temperance Songster, 1886
• Songs of the Ransomed, 1887

Hymns:

1. I’ll Live for Him

Music:

1. Blessed Be the Name
2. Martyrdom
3. Satisfied