sentences:  Song was noted for his contributions to the development of the Singapore civil society, and was held in esteem throughout the Colony.Song was born in Singapore to Song Hoot Kiam (), the founder of the Straits Chinese Church (now Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church) and Ms Phan Fung Lean, a wife from Elder Song's second marriage.He was the eldest son from Song Hoot Kiam's second marriage – the youngest of the three sons of borne from Elder Song's two marriages.