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My Prayer

Author: P. P. Bliss Appears in 146 hymnals Topics: Solos First Line: More holiness give me Used With Tune: [More holiness give me]

Author: James Rowe Appears in 264 hymnals Topics: Solo First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Love lifted me Used With Tune: [I was sinking deep in sin]

Something for Thee

Author: S. D. Phelps Appears in 556 hymnals Topics: Solos First Line: Saviour, Thy dying love Used With Tune: [Saviour, Thy dying love]

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[I am a poor wayfaring stranger]

Appears in 36 hymnals Topics: Solos Tune Sources: Arr. From an old Southern Melody Incipit: 11554 54311 34413 Used With Text: The Wayfaring Stranger

[Jesus, my Saviour, to Bethlehem came]

Appears in 127 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: E. E. Hasty Topics: Solos Incipit: 54332 12166 51112 Used With Text: Seeking for Me

[Why should I feel discouraged]

Appears in 108 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Charles H. Gabriel Topics: Solos Tune Key: D Flat Major Incipit: 56531 23456 11554 Used With Text: His Eye Is On The Sparrow

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The Burden Bearer

Author: M. R. Boyd; F. P. Wood Hymnal: Redemption Songs #830 (1937) Topics: Special Solos; Special Solos First Line: Is there a heart that is willing to lay Refrain First Line: Lord, it is I who need Thy love! Lyrics: 1 Is there a heart that is willing to lay Burdens on Jesus' breast? He is so loving and gentle and true, Come unto Him and rest. Refrain: Lord, it is I who need Thy love! Need Thy strength and pow'r; O keep me, use me, and hold me fast! Each moment, each day, each hour. 2 Is there a heart that is lonely today Needing a faithful Friend? Jesus will always keep close by your side, Loving you to the end. [Refrain] 3 Is there a heart that has fail'd to o'ercome Sin with its mighty pow'r? Jesus is stronger than Satan and sin, Trust Him this very hour, [Refrain] 4 Is there a heart that is longing to bring Blessing to some lost soul? Jesus is willing the weakest to use, Let Him Thy life control. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Is there a heart that is willing to lay]

Songs by Night

Author: John R. Clements Hymnal: Redemption Songs #863 (1937) Topics: Special Solos; Special Solos First Line: Are you with some sorrow burden'd Refrain First Line: Weary soul, cease thy repining Languages: English Tune Title: [Are you with some sorrow burden'd]

Come Home!

Author: Julia H. Johnston Hymnal: The Tabernacle Hymns #43 (1918) Topics: Solos and Duets; Solos and Duets First Line: Afar from home, beset by fear Refrain First Line: Come home! Thy Savior calls thee Tune Title: [Afar from home, beset by fear]

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Frank M. Davis

1839 - 1896 Person Name: F. M. D. Topics: Solos Author of "Lead Me, Savior" in Tabernacle Hymns Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry

James M. Gray

1851 - 1935 Person Name: J. M. G. Topics: Solos, Duetts and Quartettes Alterer of "What Did He Do?" in Uplifting Songs Born: May 11, 1851, New York City. Died: September 21, 1935, Passavant Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City. Gray accepted Christ at age 22. He was educated at Bates College, Lewiston, Maine (Doctor of Divinity), and the University of Des Moines, Iowa (Doctor of Laws). In 1879 he became Rector of the First Reformed Episcopal Church in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served 14 years. He then became dean (1904-25) and president (1925-34) of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois, and directed publication of four editions (1921-28) of the Voice of Thanksgiving, official hymnal of the Institute. A conservative theologian, Gray was one of seven editors of the popular Scofield Reference Bible. He was a fine scholar and excellent Bible teacher, but his interests went beyond mere academics. He promoted the Sunday School, and took an interest in civic affairs and patriotic causes. He backed efforts at social betterment, supported Prohibition, and wrote about 20 books --www.hymntime.com/tch/

William R. Newell

1868 - 1956 Person Name: Wm. R. Newell Topics: Special Solos Author of "At Calvary" in Redemption Songs William Newell (1868-1956) was born in Savannah, OH. He earned degrees from Wooster College, Princeton and Oberlin Theological Seminary. He served as Assistant Superintendent of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. The words for his hymn "At Calvary" came to him on his way to teach a class at the Bible Institute. He slipped into an empty classroom and wrote them quickly on the back of an envelope. (see bio in 101 More Hymn Stories, Osbeck, Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, 1985.) Mary Louise VanDyke

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