One of two Fausts

Faust, Bascom Franklin (January 14, 1874—January 30, 1946) was born in Dale County, Alabama, the son of Henry and Milly Anne Faust. His parents were early settlers of Dale County. He married first Mary Emma Byrd (1876—1899) and they had one child. After her death he married her cousin, Mary Elizabeth Byrd (1869—1960). B. F. and Mary Elizabeth are buried in the Morning View Cemetery, Ozark, Dale County, Alabama. Emma is buried at the Hopeful Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Faust was a successful farmer and was a trustee of the first Dale County High School. He worked for the Ozark City Bank for over 15 years, served as County Commissioner from 1906 till 1911, and was Mayor of Ozark from 1937 till 1940. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masonic Fraternity. B. F. Faust put up $1000 to subsidize the publication of The Colored Sacred Harp. His song Eternal Truth Thy Word appears on page 92 of that book. Child of Thine is a major companion to Grantville (p. 423).

530      God’s Unchanging Hand

537      Praise the Lord

556      A Prayerful Heart

567      Child of Thine (arranged)