Nationality American Name C. Miles Other names A. A. Payn, C. A. M. Role Writer | Books In the Garden Notable work "In the Garden" | |
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Born January 7, 1868 ( 1868-01-07 ) Lakehurst, NJ Died March 10, 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Occupation Writer of gospel songs | ||
In The Garden... C Austin Miles (Cover)
Charles Austin Miles (January 7, 1868, Lakehurst, NJ – March 10, 1946, Philadelphia, PA) was an American writer of gospel songs.
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He studied at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of Pennsylvania. In 1892, he ceased to practice as a pharmacist. His first gospel song, "List! ’Tis Jesus’ Voice", was published by the Hall-Mack Company. He worked as editor and manager at Hall-Mack for 37 years. He is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Sewell, NJ.
He said, "It is as a writer of gospel songs I am proud to be known, for in that way I may be of the most use to my Master, whom I serve willingly although not as efficiently as is my desire". He wrote at least 398 songs, and the music to at least 8 more.
His best-known song may be "In the Garden" (1912); sometimes known by its first line, "I Come to the Garden Alone". It has been included in 210 hymnals, and recorded numerous times.