C. Austin Miles

C. Austin Miles

Charles Austin Miles (January 7, 1868 – March 10, 1946) was a prolific American writer of gospel songs, who is best known for his 1912 hymn "In the Garden". 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. A resident of Pitman, New Jersey, Miles died on March 10, 1946, at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia. 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 7, 1868 (Lakehurst), Died March 10, 1946 (Philadelphia)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1952

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 30 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-17222	10-in.	2/26/1916	In the garden	Mrs. William Asher ; Homer A. Rodeheaver	Female-male vocal duet, with organ and brass quartet	composer
Victor	BVE-33497	10-in.	11/2/1925	In the garden	Mrs. William Asher ; Homer A. Rodeheaver	Female-male vocal duet, with pipe organ	composer
Victor	BVE-35800	10-in.	7/7/1926	In the garden	Marion Talley	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Victor	BVE-47244	10-in.	10/30/1928	Cloud and fire	Holiness Singers ; Ernest Phipps	Vocal and instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BS-75952	10-in.	7/27/1933	In the garden	The Vagabonds	Male vocal trio	lyricist, composer
Victor	E0VB-3594	10-in.	3/30/1950	In the garden	Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers	Female-male vocal duet, with vocal ensemble and instrumental quartet	composer
Victor	PD6VB-1804	10-in.	2/7/1946	In the garden	Hymns of All Churches Choir	Mixed vocal choir, with baritone vocal solo and instrumental ensemble	composer
Columbia	78026	10-in.	8/27/1918	In the garden	Mrs. William Asher ; Homer A. Rodeheaver	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	composer, lyricist
Columbia	W142226	10-in.	5/19/1926	In the garden	William McEwan	Male vocal solo, with organ	lyricist, composer
Columbia	W149767	10-in.	1/16/1930	He must reign	William McEwan	Male vocal solo, with violin, organ, and chimes	songwriter
Columbia	CO48020	10-in.	June 1952	In the garden	Dave Johnson	Male vocal solo, with organ	composer, lyricist
OKeh	9639	10-in.	Mar. 1926	In the garden	J. Douglas Swagerty ; Mrs. J. Douglas Swagerty	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental quartet	composer, lyricist
OKeh	W81357	10-in.	9/20/1927	Gates of gold	Avoca Quartet	Vocal quartet, with 2 fiddles (violins) and guitar	lyricist
OKeh	W81693	10-in.	10/6/1927	That beautiful home	Murphy Sacred Singers	Male vocal ensemble, unaccompanied	composer
Brunswick	4428-4429	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1920	Still sweeter every day	Criterion Male Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	composer
Brunswick	4718-4719	10-in.	approximately Dec. 1920	Gospel train	Criterion Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	7828-7829	10-in.	approximately Apr. 1922	In the garden	Criterion Male Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with organ	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	E27952	10-in.	8/2/1928	Look for me	Frank McCravy ; James McCravy	Male vocal duet, with piano, violin, and guitar	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	E30516	10-in.	Aug. 1929	The gospel train	Kanawha Singers	Male vocal ensemble, with banjo and piano	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	E37340	10-in.	10/30/1931	The glorious gospel train	Al and Joe Blackburn	Male vocal duet, with banjo and piano	composer
Brunswick	E23855-E23856	10-in.	7/6/1927	In the garden	Criterion Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with organ	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	E25521-E25522	10-in.	12/10/1927	In the garden	Robert A. Gardner ; Lester McFarland	Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist, composer
Brunswick	C2082	10-in.	7/19/1928	If Jesus goes with me	Arthur’s Sacred Singers	Vocal ensemble, with organ	lyricist
Brunswick	C2284	10-in.	8/30/1928	If Jesus goes with me	Arthur’s Sacred Singers	Vocal ensemble, with organ	lyricist
Brunswick	ATL6618	10-in.	11/11/1930	Gospel train	Perry Bechtel Colonels	Instrumental ensemble, with vocal	composer, lyricist

(Results 1-25 of 30 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Miles, C. Austin," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105474.

Miles, C. Austin. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105474.

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