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Author: P. P. B. Appears in 132 hymnals Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs First Line: Standing by a purpose true Lyrics: 1 Standing by a purpose true, Heeding God's command, Honor them, the faithful few, All hail to Daniel's band! Chorus: Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known! 2 Many mighty men are lost, Daring not to stand, Who for God had been a host By joining Daniel's band! [Chorus] 3 Many giants great and tall, Stalking thro' the land, Headlong to the earth would fall If met by Daniel's band! [Chorus] 4 Hold the temp'rance banner high! On to vict'ry grand! Satan and his host defy, And shout for Daniel's band! [Chorus] Scripture: Daniel 1:8 Used With Tune: DARE TO BE A DANIEL

Ask the Saviour to help you

Author: H. R. Palmer Appears in 727 hymnals Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs First Line: Yield not to temptation Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin, Each vict'ry will help you Some other to win; Fight manfully onward, Dark passions subdue, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. Chorus: Ask the Saviour to help you, Comfort, strengthen, and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain, God's name hold in rev'rence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. [Chorus] 3 To him that o'ercometh God giveth a crown, Through faith we shall conquer, Though often cast down; He who is our Saviour, Our strength will renew, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. [Chorus] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Used With Tune: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

Joyful Worship

Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: It is good to sing Thy praises Lyrics: 1 It is good to sing Thy praises And to thank Thee, O Most High, Showing forth Thy loving-kindness When the morning lights the sky. It is good when night is falling Of Thy faithfulness to tell, While with sweet, melodious praises Songs of adoration swell. 2 Thou hast filled my heart with gladness Thro' the works Thy hands have wrought; Thou hast made my life victorious; Great Thy works and deep Thy thought. Thou, O Lord, on high exalted, Reignest evermore in might; All Thy enemies shall perish, Sin be banished from Thy sight. 3 But the good shall live before Thee, Planted in Thy dwelling-place, Fruitful trees and ever verdant, Nourished by Thy boundless grace. In His goodness to the righteous God His righteousness displays; God my rock, my strength and refuge, Just and true are all His ways. Scripture: Psalm 92 Used With Tune: ELLESDIE

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YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

Appears in 446 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: H. R. Palmer, by per Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 33432 21121 76671 Used With Text: Ask the Saviour to help you

HURSLEY

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,062 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 11117 12321 3333 Used With Text: The Blessings of Immanuel's Reign

SOUND THE BATTLE CRY

Appears in 154 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Wm. F. Sherwin Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 55345 64321 23275 Used With Text: Rouse then, soldiers! rally round the banner!

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Brittannia, rouse thee! queen Isle of the Ocean

Author: Rev. Dwight Williams Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1388 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs Lyrics: 1 Brittannia, rouse thee! queen Isle of the Ocean, And strike for the millions that boast of thy fame; Columbia, answer with heart of devotion, And march to the strife in the Conqueror's name. Old land of the brave, Thy flag on the wave, O long may it ride o'er thy enemy's grave! 2 Columbia, fresh as the glow of the morning, And strong in the race of the nations to run; A tyrant is rising, look well to the warning, And honor the name of thine own Washington; Young land of the free, Let all the world see The rapture of freedom still dwelling in thee! 3 And thou, Young Dominion! crowned in earth's story, And bathed in the light of the Temperance Star, Dost shine as a bride in her coronal glory, Our sister land, greeted and praised from afar; Shout back o'er the sea, To the Queen of the Free, Victorious splendor still lingers o'er thee. 4 Brittannia, hasten! Columbia, speed thee! The wide world is waiting a new, holy song; Be brave in the struggle, and onward God lead thee! Till jubilee cometh, exultant and long; The waves of the sea Shall chime with the free, To God in the heaven's the glory shall be. Scripture: Proverbs 14:34 Tune Title: INTERNATIONAL TEMPERANCE HYMN

Chase the monster from our shore

Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1391 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs First Line: Hear the temp'rance call Lyrics: 1 Hear the temp'rance call, Freemen one and all, Hear your country's earnest cry; See your native land Lift her beck'ning hand; Sons of freedom, come ye nigh. Chorus: Chase the monster from our shore, Let his cruel reign be o'er; Chase the monster from our shore, Let his cruel reign be o'er. 2 Leave the shop and farm, Leave your bright hearths warm; To the polls? the land to save; Let your leaders be True and noble, free, Fearless, temp'rate, good and grave. [Chorus] 3 Hail! our Fatherland, Here thy children stand, All resolved, united true; In the temp'rance cause Ne'er to faint or pause! This our purpose is, and vow. [Chorus] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25 Tune Title: THE TEMPERANCE CALL

Drink water, pure water

Author: F. E. Belden Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1378 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs First Line: Water, pure water, that sparkles so bright Lyrics: 1 Water, pure water, that sparkles so bright, Beautiful, fresh and free! Falling from heaven like jewels of light, Falling for you and me; Fresh from the bountiful Giver of all, Nothing so pure can be; This is the song of the showers that fall Over the lake and lea: Chorus: Drink water, pure water, Drink water, pure water, Drink, drink, drink, Drink, drink, drink, drink, Drink, drink, drink, drink, drink, Drink pure water. 2 Water, pure water, for young and for old, Poured by the hand divine; Give me pure water so healthful and cold, Fill up this cup of mine; Sweet is the breath of the blossoming spring, Kissed by the silver rain; Gay is the song that the little birds sing Over the hill and plain: [Chorus] 3 Water, pure water, yes this is the song, This is the theme for you; This is the drink for the youthful and strong, Pure as the morning dew. This is the gift from our Father's own hand, In every land 'tis found; This is the song of the temperance band Echoed the world around: [Chorus] Scripture: Matthew 5:45 Tune Title: WATER, PURE WATER

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P. P. Bliss

1838 - 1876 Person Name: P. P. B. Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs Author of "Dare to be a Daniel" in The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book Philip P. Bliss (b. Clearfield County, PA, 1838; d. Ashtabula, OH, 1876) left home as a young boy to make a living by working on farms and in lumber camps, all while trying to continue his schooling. He was converted at a revival meeting at age twelve. Bliss became an itinerant music teacher, making house calls on horseback during the winter, and during the summer attending the Normal Academy of Music in Genesco, New York. His first song was published in 1864, and in 1868 Dwight L. Moody advised him to become a singing evangelist. For the last two years of his life Bliss traveled with Major D. W. Whittle and led the music at revival meetings in the Midwest and Southern United States. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey published a popular series of hymn collections entitled Gospel Hymns. The first book of the series, Gospel Songs, was published in 1874. Bliss's tragic death at the age of thirty-eight happened near the end of 1876. Philip P. Bliss and his wife were traveling to Chicago to sing for the evangelistic services led by Daniel W. Whittle at Dwight L. Moody's Tabernacle. But a train wreck and fire en route claimed their lives. Bert Polman ================= Bliss, Philip, b. at Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1838. In 1864 he went to Chicago in the employ of Dr. George F. Root, the musician, where he was engaged in conducting musical Institutes, and in composing Sunday School melodies. Originally a Methodist, he became, about 1871, a choirman of the First Congregational Church, Chicago, and the Superintendent of its Sunday Schools. In 1874 he joined D. W. Whittle in evangelical work. To this cause he gave (although a poor man) the royalty of his Gospel Songs, which was worth some thirty thousand dollars. His death was sudden. It occurred in the railway disaster at Ashtabula, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1876. ... Some of his verses have obtained wide popularity in most English-speaking countries. The more widely known, and specially those which are found in collections in use in G. Britain, are in the following American works:— i. The Prize, 1870. 1. I should like to die. Death anticipated. This is one of his earliest compositions, and is unworthy of the position it holds. 2. Through the valley of the shadow I must go. Death anticipated. 3. Whosoever heareth, shout, shout the sound. Jesus the Way. Written during the winter of 1869-70 after hearing Mr. H. Moorhouse (from England) preach on St. John iii. 16. ii. The Charm, 1871. 4. Almost persuaded now to believe. Procrastination. This was suggested by the following passage in a sermon by the Rev. Mr. Brundnge, Bliss being present at its delivery:—" He who is almost persuaded is almost saved, but to be almost saved is to be entirely lost." 5. Ho! my comrades! see the signal. Faithfulness. 6. O! Jerusalem, the golden city, bright, &c. Heaven. 7. On what Foundation do [did] you build? Christ the Foundation. iii. The Song Tree, 1872. 8. Light in the darkness, sailor, day is at hand. Safety. This hymn, “The Life-Boat," has attained to great popularity. The incident upon which it is based, that of the rescue of a ship's crew by a life-boat, is given in detail by Mr. Sankey in his Sacred Songs, &c, No. 99 (large ed.). It is sometimes known by its refrain, "Pull for the shore," &c. iv. The Joy, 1873. 9. In me ye may have peace. Peace. 10. To die is gain. Death anticipated. v. Sunshine, 1873. 11. Down life's dark vale we wander. Death anticipated. 12. More holiness give me. For Holiness. 13. Only an armour-bearer. Soldiers of the Cross. 14. Standing by a purpose true. Faithfulness. 15. This loving Saviour stands patiently. Invitation. vi. Gospel Songs, 1874. 16. A long time I wandered. Peace and Joy. 17. Brightly beams our Father's mercy. Mercy. 18. Come, brethren, as we march along. Praise. 19. Free from the law, O happy condition. Redemption. 20. Have you on the Lord believed? Fullness of Grace. This hymn arose out of the following circumstances :—" A vast fortune was left in the hands of a minister for one of his poor parishioners. Fearing that it might be sqmandered if suddenly bestowed upon him, the wise minister sent him a little at a time, with a note saying, “This is thine; use it wisely; there is more to follow.” Hence also the refrain ‘More to follow,’ by which the hymn is known." 21. How much owest thou? Divine Claims. 22. I know not the hour when my Lord will come. Death anticipated. Suggested by reading the book, The Gates Ajar. 23. See the gentle Shepherd standing. The Good Shepherd. 24. Though the way be sometimes dreary. Divine Leading. 25. Will you meet me at the fountain? Fountain of Living Water. The incident out of which this hymn arose is thus stated in The Christian, No. 365, "At the Industrial Exposition at Chicago it was an everyday appointment to meet at the Central Fountain. Mr. P. P. Bliss, whose mind seemed always set on things above, caught up the words, and wrote this hymn, 'Meet me at the Fountain.'" vii. Gospel Hymns, No. 1, 1875. 26. One offer of salvation. The Name of Jesus. 27. Wandering afar from the dwellings of men. The Lepers. viii. The International Lesson Monthly, 1875. 28. Weary gleaner, whence comest thou? Duty. 29. The whole world was lost in the darkness of Sin. Light of the world. 30. Man of sorrows! what a name. Redemption. 31. The Spirit, O sinner, in mercy doth move. Holy Spirit. ix. Gospel Hymns, No. 2, 1876. 32. At the feet of Jesus. The good choice. 33. Come, sing the Gospel's joyful sound. Salvation. 34. Cut it down, cut it down. Justice and Mercy. 35. Do you see the Hebrew captive? Prayer. 36. Hallelujah, He is risen. Easier. Written in the spring of 1876 and first sung by Bliss on Easter afternoon, 1876, in the Court House Square, Augusta, Georgia, to 5900 people. 37. In Zion's rock abiding. Safety. 38. Repeat the story o'er and o'er. Grace and Peace. 39. Tenderly the Shepherd. The Good Shepherd. x. Gospel Hymns, No. 3, 1878. 40. Hear ye the glad good news from heaven. Faith and Salvation. 41. I will sing of my Redeemer. Praise. xi. Gospel Hymns, No. 4, 1881. 42. 'Tis known on earth and heaven too. More about Jesus. xii. Various. 43. Sing over again to me. Words of Life. This appeared in a paper entitled Words of Life, 1874, The following are undated:— 44. March to the battle-field. Duty and Victory. 45. There is sin in the camp. Hinderances. 46. 'Tis the promise of God. Praise. 47. While the silvery moon-beams, fall, New Birth. 48. God is always near me. Omnipresence. Two hymns," I am so glad that our Father in heaven," and " Sowing the seed by the daylight [dawnlight] fair," (sometimes given as " Sowing our seed in the morning fair ") are usually attributed to Mr. Bliss. In his Gospel Songs, Cincinnati, 1874, however, he lays claim to the music only. Mr. Sankey attributes this last to "E. A. Oakey." With the exception of No. 48, these hymns are given in Mr. Sankey's Sacred Songs & Solos, Pts. i. and ii. Their popularity is far beyond their literary merits, and is mainly due to the simple melodies to which they are wedded. As a writer of hymns of this class Mr. Bliss is second only to Mrs. Van Alstyne. Many anecdotes concerning hymns of this class are given in American Evangelists; an Account of their work in England and America, by the Rev. Elias Nason, Boston, U.S., Lathrop & Co., 1877. Mr. Bliss is usually known as "P. P. Bliss." This is found on the title-pages of his collections. On his own authority, however, we are enabled to say that his name originally stood thus : “Philipp Bliss.” Early in life he separated the final p from his Christian name, constituted it a capital P, and thus produced "P. P. Bliss." (For this article we are mainly indebted to Professor F. M. Bird, and Mr. H. P. Main.) -John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ======================== Bliss, Philip , p. 151, i. "Sowing the seed by the daylight fair" is in the Family Treasury , Edinburgh, 1861, pt. i., p. 84. It is said to be by Miss Emily Sullivan Oakey; born at Albany, N. York, Oct. 8, 1829, died May 11, 1883. Note also that Bliss's hymn, No. 43. on p. 150, ii., should read, "Sing them over again to me." --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907) ===================== Bliss, P., p. 150, i. Two works have been brought to our notice, since the issue of our first edition of this Dictionary, which concern this author, viz.:— 1. Memoirs of Philip P. Bliss. Edited by D. W. Whittle. Contributions by Rev. E. P. Goodwin, Ira D. Sankey, and Geo. F. Root. Introduction by D. L. Moody. New York, &c.: A. S. Barnes & Co., 1877. 2. My Life and Sacred Songs. By Ira D. Sankey. With an Introduction by Theodore L. Cuyler, D.D). London: Hodder & Stoughton, and Morgan & Scott, 1906. These works have a special interest for those who use I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs & Solos, and all of P. Bliss's publications. To Mr. Sankey's My Life, &c, we direct special attention for P. Bliss's hymns:— “Do you see the Hebrew captive kneeling?" p. 294. "Down life's dark vale we wander." p. 285. "Ho! my comrades, see the signal." p. 105. "'Tis the promise of God full salvation to give." p. 99. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

Arthur Sullivan

1842 - 1900 Person Name: Arthur S. Sullivan Topics: Temperance Songs Composer of "ST. GERTRUDE" in The Psalter Arthur Seymour Sullivan (b Lambeth, London. England. 1842; d. Westminster, London, 1900) was born of an Italian mother and an Irish father who was an army bandmaster and a professor of music. Sullivan entered the Chapel Royal as a chorister in 1854. He was elected as the first Mendelssohn scholar in 1856, when he began his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He also studied at the Leipzig Conservatory (1858-1861) and in 1866 was appointed professor of composition at the Royal Academy of Music. Early in his career Sullivan composed oratorios and music for some Shakespeare plays. However, he is best known for writing the music for lyrics by William S. Gilbert, which produced popular operettas such as H.M.S. Pinafore (1878), The Pirates of Penzance (1879), The Mikado (1884), and Yeomen of the Guard (1888). These operettas satirized the court and everyday life in Victorian times. Although he composed some anthems, in the area of church music Sullivan is best remembered for his hymn tunes, written between 1867 and 1874 and published in The Hymnary (1872) and Church Hymns (1874), both of which he edited. He contributed hymns to A Hymnal Chiefly from The Book of Praise (1867) and to the Presbyterian collection Psalms and Hymns for Divine Worship (1867). A complete collection of his hymns and arrangements was published posthumously as Hymn Tunes by Arthur Sullivan (1902). Sullivan steadfastly refused to grant permission to those who wished to make hymn tunes from the popular melodies in his operettas. Bert Polman

H. R. Palmer

1834 - 1907 Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs Author of "Ask the Saviour to help you" in The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book Palmer, Horatio Richmond, MUS. DOC, was born April 26, 1834. He is the author of several works on the theory of music; and the editor of some musical editions of hymnbooks. To the latter he contributed numerous tunes, some of which have attained to great popularity, and 5 of which are in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, London, 1881. His publications include Songs of Love for the Bible School; and Book of Anthems, the combined sale of which has exceeded one million copies. As a hymnwriter he is known by his "Yield not to temptation," which was written in 1868, and published in the National Sunday School Teachers' Magazine, from which it passed, with music by the author, into his Songs of Love, &c, 1874, and other collections. In America its use is extensive. Dr. Palmer's degree was conferred by the University of Chicago in 1880. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) =============== Palmer, H. R., p. 877, i. The hymn "Would you gain the best in life" (Steadfastness), in the Congregational Sunday School Supplement, 1891, the Council School Hymn Book, 1905, and others, is by this author. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

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