![]() ![]() Hugh then recognized Joe Mahan, Jr., Historic Preservation planner for the lower Chattahoochee Planning Commission for his efforts in establishing the marker. The first, second, fourth, and fifth verses were sung. While the speaker system was being repaired, “New Britain,” p. ![]() The mayor was unable to attend the ceremony due to other obligations. William Steis, from the City of Hamilton, then welcomed everyone on behalf of the city. Some descendants were hearing Sacred Harp music tor the first time. Mabry Collins, Pastor of Hamilton Baptist Church. Scripture and prayer was then led from Psalm 100 by Rev. After singing the first verse, the group was asked to stand and sing the fifth verse. Hugh McGraw, Master of Ceremonies, welcomed the group and, opened the dedication by singing “Holy Manna,” p. A historic marker was placed in the city park in his honor. ![]() On Saturday, Octoat 10:00 a.m., a group of approximately 150 gathered at Hamilton, Georgia on the town square to pay tribute to Benjamin Franklin White, author of The Sacred Harp, 1844. It has been edited to correct typos, and a pair of photographs have been added, but otherwise I have left just as it appeared. Editors note: with each new collection of posts we will be featuring articles from past issues of the National Sacred Harp Newsletter -a feature we are calling “National Newsletter.” The article below was originally printed on pages 4–5 of Vol. ![]()
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