Song, "Henry Ford - A Faithful Shepherd," 1944-1949

Summary

Acknowledging his innovative spirit, Henry Ford received hundreds of handmade gifts, from individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts. This Thanksgiving hymn, with lyrics created by a Ford employee, was meant to be sung to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers." Although not an outwardly religious person, Henry Ford nonetheless had strong opinions on spirituality.

Acknowledging his innovative spirit, Henry Ford received hundreds of handmade gifts, from individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts. This Thanksgiving hymn, with lyrics created by a Ford employee, was meant to be sung to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers." Although not an outwardly religious person, Henry Ford nonetheless had strong opinions on spirituality.

Artifact

Song (Document genre)

Date Made

1944-1949

Collection Title

Marvin Buckberry Papers 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.42.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Typewriting

Color

Red
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10.25 in

Width: 7.25 in

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