About Sidney E. Cox
Lived 1887 – 1975 (aged 87–88). Sidney E. Cox was a hymnwriter.
Sidney E. Cox (1887–1975) was an English-born Canadian hymnwriter.
In 1907, Cox moved from England to Canada. In 1908, he joined the Methodist church but soon converted to the Salvation Army, where he worked from 1909 until 1944, eventually becoming a Major. After he left the Salvation Army he devoted his focus to evangelical revival work. Over the course of his life, Cox has authored or composed approximately 400 songs.
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Who was Sidney E. Cox?
Canadian hymnwriter (1887–1975)
When was Sidney E. Cox born?
Sidney E. Cox was born in 1887 in England.
When did Sidney E. Cox die?
Sidney E. Cox died in 1975 in Canada.
What was Sidney E. Cox's occupation?
Sidney E. Cox was a hymnwriter.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sidney E. Cox. https://biography.guide/sidney-e-cox/
MLA: "Sidney E. Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sidney-e-cox/.
Chicago: "Sidney E. Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sidney-e-cox/.
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