Doc McKinley Shanks – Hymn Musician
Doc M. Shanks
Born: October 3, 1869, Virginia.
Died: August 7, 1973.
Buried: Huffville, Virginia.
Shanks, who lost an arm in a sawmill accident, lived in Floyd, Virginia.
Lyrics
- My Mother’s Old Bible Is True (© 1928)
Music
- Do It for Jesus Today (© 1928)
- He Abides
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Can’t find out much more than what is given here.Couldn’t find much on the search. Sorry!
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What else is known about Doc M. Shanks? What was the inspiration for his hymn “My Mother’s Old Bible is True”?
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Enjoy his hymns. Wanted to know more of his life, family, inspiration.
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