Martha Pearson Smith

Martha Pearson Smith (pen names, Mattie May, May, Mattie; September 29, 1836 - 1912) was an American poet and musician of the long nineteenth century. She made significant contributions in secular and sacred verse. One of her best songs was "Jennie and I", which was set to music by Prof. T. M. Towne. She was a champion of the cause of temperance and did much to advance the movement in Minnesota.

Early life and education Martha ("Mattie") Ann Pearson was born in North Conway, New Hampshire, September 29, 1836. Her parents were John Milton Pearon (1810-1887) and Laura Abigail (Emery) Pearson (1815-1853).

"A child's psalm" "Always ready" "Captain 'No'" "Entire consecration" "Invocation" "Is rum to be king?" "Little children, pray" "Pray without easing" "When we are old enough to vote" "Why?" "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem" "Come, Join the Famous Army" "Go Forth, Go Forth to Battle" "In the Morning Early" "The Last Command" "The Lord’s Harvest Field Standeth" "O Glorious Land" "Ready, Savior, I Would Be" "The Tempter Watcheth Every Hour" "Though I Am a Little Child" "When Little Children Let Sinful Thoughts Glow"