James biery biography

BIERY, James Soloman, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born on a farm near Emlenton, Venango County, Pa., March 2, 1839; attended the district schools, a select school of the county, and Emlenton (Pa.) Academy; taught school for three years in the oil regions of Pennsylvania; moved to Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa., in 1861 and continued teaching for eight years; studied theology for two years; subsequently studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1868 and commenced practice in Allentown; member of the State house of representatives in 1869; elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress (March 4, 1873-March 3, 1875); was not a candidate for renomination in 1874; resumed the practice of law at Allentown and also engaged in literary pursuits; died in Allentown, Pa., December 3, 1904; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

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Song title Voicing Description At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing SATBThis exciting setting of the Salzburg tune is highly effective for either Epiphany, Easter, or Communion. Biery dramatically mixes reverent moments of a cappella singing with moments of powerful organ. The choir also introduces a descant-like Biery tune in stanza three which is coupled with jubilant brass. A page for the congregation is included in the choral score. Break Forth in Joyous Song SATB (Optional Children's Choir, Congregation, Trumpet, and Keyboard) This is a joyful hymn by James and Marilyn Biery to the familiar tune Marion. It is suitable for any service or interfaith service that can include a hymn of praise. Choral Sentences for Holy Week and Easter SATB a cappella/Solo or Unison/SATB and Organ This is a medley of four "choral pictures" suitable as introits or short anthems. Palm Sunday—patient, plodding donkey carrying Jesus into Jerusalem; Maundy Thursday—prayerful petition; Good—plaintive melody with mournful accompaniment; Easter—women trudging to

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