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Church => Heavenly Music => Topic started by: Mimi on May 22, 2012, 11:37:56 AM
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Elder Thurber is going to share with us more on beautiful hymns, this time through our own Seventh-day Adventist hymn writers. It will be a blessing!
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THE JUDGMENT IS SET
“For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, whether it is good or whether it is evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. The Judgment has set, the books have been open;
How shall we stand in that great day
When every thought, and word, and action,
God the righteous Judge, shall weigh?
2. The work is begun with those who sleeping,
Soon will the living here be tried,
Out of the books of God’s remembrance,
His decision to abide.
3. O how shall we stand that moment of searching,
When all our sins those books reveal?
When from the court, each case decided,
Shall be granted no appeal?
Refrain
How shall we stand in that great day?
How shall we stand in that great day?
Shall we be found before Him wanting?
Or with our sins all washed a-way?
When was the last time you have heard a sermon on the “Investigative” judgment? It began in 1844 and will end at the second advent of Christ, when He brings His reward with Him. Rev. 22:12, “to give every man according as his work shall be.” Church Hymnal No. 416
John Thurber 2012
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Adventist Hymn Writers
I am writing this note to you to explain the reason for studying the words of composers and writers of the Adventist faith. In our Church Hymnal I have found 30 songs from the earliest to the latest writers.
The purpose is to learn the meaning of each hymn and how it speaks to your heart. Therefore each hymn will be important to your Spiritual life. So I have typed the words of the original poem before the music was scored.
You will be able to study the message to see what Doctrine or application speaks to your heart.
There are many favorite hymns for all of us by many godly writers, yet there is something special in Adventist songs that tie us to end time signs, and the coming of Christ. There is just a single page for each hymn, with the history of the inspiration behind the writing of the song.
I will be sending them at a rate of one a week, You may copy them or use them anyway you would like.
God’s blessing to you: John Thurber
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What a blessing this will be, Elder Thurber. We so appreciate you sharing this knowledge with us.
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Thank you, Friend John! I love that song. We sing it in our family worship often. It is "present truth". Great hymns carry an important spiritual message. This song has a message that many do not understand and many more have rejected. May God's Spirit use your message to touch the hearts of many who do not know, and to encourage those who do know, that soon the books will be opened to the pages with their names.
Looking forward to your weekly posts on our hymns.
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Thank You Sybil and Richard, It is interesting how God has used the Word, the Spirit of Prophecy, and converted Adventist in music to preach and warn His church in these last days. friend John
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I am posting these messages on our homepage Remnant Online. org (http://remnant-online.org) also
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LOOK FOR THE WAYMARKS
“for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” 2Peter 1:21
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. Look for the waymarks as you journey on,
Look for the waymarks, passing one by one;
Down through the ages, past the kingdoms four
Where are we standing? Look the waymarks o’er.
2. First, the Assyrian kingdom ruled the world,
Then Medo Persia’s ban-ners were un-furled;
And after Greece held universal sway,
Rome seized the scepter Where are we to-day
3. Down in the feet of Iron and of clay,
Weak and divided soon to pass a-way;
What will the next great, glorious drama be?
Christ and His coming, And eternity.
Refrain
Look for the waymarks, the great prophetic waymarks,
Down through the ages, pass the kingdoms four,
Look for the waymarks, the great prophetic waymarks;
The journey’s almost o’re.
This Hymn brings a lot of memories to me, for when the quartet recorded it Elder Richards sang the last refrain with us. Published in Hymns and tunes
1886, four scriptures were listed at the time of the hymn, namely:
Deuteronomy 29:29; Amos 3:7; 2Peter 1:21; Daniel 2:28.
There will be no pride, self, when we are going home with Jesus, let us pray each day to be safe to save. This hymn is No. 596 in the Church Hymnal
John Thurber 2012
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I have always wondered why he said, "First the Assyrian kingdom ruled the world". I know that Neo-Babylon, the Babylon of Nebuchadnezzar had split off from the Assyrian kingdom, but I still find it strange that he didn't start with Babylon.
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Thank you for the question
The hymn follows this interpretation, giving a succinct summary of world history from Assyria (or Babylon) to the future establishment of Christ’s everlasting kingdom. Page 552 or hymn No. 596 Companion to the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal
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HOW FAR FROM HOME
“Watchman what of the night? The watchman said, the morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will inquire, inquire, ye: Return! Come. Back”
Isaiah 21: 11,12
Annie R. Smith 1828 - 1855
1. How far from home? I asked, as on I bent my steps the watchman spake;
The long dark night is almost gone, The morning soon will break.
Then weep no more, but speed thy flight, With Hope’s bright star thy guiding ray,
Till thou shalt reach the realms of light, In everlasting day.
2. I asked the warrior on the field; This was his soul inspiring song:
With courage, bold, the sword I’ll wield, The battle is not long.
Then weep no more, but well endure The conflict, till thy work is done;
For this we know, the prize is sure, When victory is won.
3. I asked a-gain; earth, sea and sun Seemed with one voice, to make reply:
Time’s wasting sands are nearly run, Eternity is nigh.
Then weep no more with warning tones, Portentous signs are Thickening round,
The whole creation, waiting, groans, to hear the trumpet sound.
4. Not far from home! O blessed thought! The traveler’s lonely heart to cheer;
Which oft a heal-ing balm has brought, And dried the mourner’s tear.
Then weep no more, since we shall meet Where weary footsteps never roam
Our trials past, our joys complete, Safe in our Father’s home.
Annie trained to be a teacher, In 1851, she received a letter from her mother inviting her to attend a meeting to be conducted by Joseph Bates just two miles from where she lived. She decided to please her mother. She dreamed that she did go, arrived late, sat near the door, and heard a sermon on the 2300 days of Daniel 8:14. On the evening of the actual
meeting she started in good time but missed the way, and her dream was fulfilled in every detail.
The preacher, Bates, also had a dream. In it he saw a young woman arrive late and sat by the door. This dream, of course, was fulfilled exactly. Bates was a Sabbath-keeping Adventist. Thenceforth she devoted her poetic talent to writing for the church paper, the Review and Herald. This hymn is No. 439 in the Church Hymnal - John Thurber 2012
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I SAW ONE WEARY
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ.” Titus 2:13
Annie Smith George Coles
1. I saw one weary, sad and torn, With eager steps press on the way,
Who long the hallowed cross had borne, Still looking for the promised day;
While many a line of grief and care, upon hid brow was furrowed there;
I asked what buoyed his spirits up, O this! said he “the blessed hope.”
2. And one I saw, with sword and shield, Who boldly braved the world’s cold frown,
And fought, unyielding, on the field, To win an everlasting crown.
Though worn with toil, oppressed by foes, No murmur from the heart arose;
I asked what buoyed his spirits up, “O this” said he “the blessed hope.”
3. And there was one who left behind The cherished friends of early years,
And honor, pleasure, wealth resigned, To tread the path bedewed with tears.
Through trials deep and conflicts sore, Yet still a smile of joy he wore,
I asked what buoyed his spirits up, “O this” said he “the blessed hope.”
4. While pilgrims here we journey on in this dark vale of sin and gloom,
Through tribulation, hate and scorn, Or through the portals of the tomb,
Till our returning King shall come to take His exile captives home,
O! what can buoy the spirits up? “Tis this alone the blessed hope.”
The first three stanzas of this hymn, written in 1852 refer to three outstanding personalities in the Seventh-day Adventist church. The first stanza is Joseph Bates. He was a sea captain who gave all his wealth to the promulgation of the gospel of the imminent second advent of Christ.
The second stanza James White, the virtual leader by pen and voice of the church in its early struggles. Facing poverty, incessant labor, fanaticism, and other hardships, his courage remained steadfast because of his firm hope in the second advent of Christ. He and his wife, Ellen, pioneered the development of the church against much opposition.
The third stanza refers to John Andrews, the first missionary sent from America to
Europe. At the time of the writing, he was not so well known.
Annie’s mother Rebekah, also felt that the third stanza also fit the true experience of Annie’s short life of pain and trial. S.D.A. Hymnal No.441 - John Thurber 2012
It is agreed that the fourth stanza refers to the experience of church members at large. Without a doubt, the “Blessed Hope” should buoy up the spirits of all who claim the name Seventh-day Adventist. - John Thurber 2012
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HOW FAR FROM HOME
“Watchman what of the night? The watchman said, the morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will inquire, inquire, ye: Return! Come. Back”
Isaiah 21: 11,12
Annie R. Smith 1828 - 1855
1. How far from home? I asked, as on I bent my steps the watchman spake;
The long dark night is almost gone, The morning soon will break.
Then weep no more, but speed thy flight, With Hope’s bright star thy guiding ray,
Till thou shalt reach the realms of light, In everlasting day.
2. I asked the warrior on the field; This was his soul inspiring song:
With courage, bold, the sword I’ll wield, The battle is not long.
Then weep no more, but well endure The conflict, till thy work is done;
For this we know, the prize is sure, When victory is won.
3. I asked a-gain; earth, sea and sun Seemed with one voice, to make reply:
Time’s wasting sands are nearly run, Eternity is nigh.
Then weep no more with warning tones, Portentous signs are Thickening round,
The whole creation, waiting, groans, to hear the trumpet sound.
4. Not far from home! O blessed thought! The traveler’s lonely heart to cheer;
Which oft a heal-ing balm has brought, And dried the mourner’s tear.
Then weep no more, since we shall meet Where weary footsteps never roam
Our trials past, our joys complete, Safe in our Father’s home.
Annie trained to be a teacher, In 1851, she received a letter from her mother inviting her to attend a meeting to be conducted by Joseph Bates just two miles from where she lived. She decided to please her mother. She dreamed that she did go, arrived late, sat near the door, and heard a sermon on the 2300 days of Daniel 8:14. On the evening of the actual
meeting she started in good time but missed the way, and her dream was fulfilled in every detail.
The preacher, Bates, also had a dream. In it he saw a young woman arrive late and sat by the door. This dream, of course, was fulfilled exactly. Bates was a Sabbath-keeping Adventist. Thenceforth she devoted her poetic talent to writing for the church paper, the Review and Herald. This hymn is No. 439 in the Church Hymnal - John Thurber 2012
How interesting!! This is one of my favorite hymns that we also sing during family worship. I have gotten into the habit of changing one word, am always reminded it is not correct. The very last word in the song, from "home" to "arms". :)
Thank you, Friend John for sharing!
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Richard I can see why you might use the word arms We all long to be in the Savior's arms what a day that will be. I pray all of our children along with us will have that joy soon. Even so come Lord Jesus. AMEN
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Even so come Lord Jesus. AMEN
Amen! Amen!
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I love this! Keep them coming, Elder Thurber! What an education this is!
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LONG UPON THE MOUNTAINS
“As a shepherd seeks out his flock on the day he is among his scattered sheep and deliver them fro all the places where they were scattered on a cloudy and dark day. Ezekiel 34:12
Annie R. Smith Jean J. Rousseau
1. Long upon the mountains weary, Have the scattered flock been torn;
Dark the desert paths, and dreary; Grievous trials have they borne.
Now the gathering call is sounding, Solemn in its warning voice;
Union, faith, and love, abounding, Bid the little flock rejoice.
2. Now the light of truth they’re seeking, In its onward track pursue;
All the ten commandments keeping, They are holy, just, and true.
On the words of life they’re feeding, Precious to their taste so sweet;
All theie Master’s precepts heeding, Bowing humbly at His feet.
3. In that light of light and beauty, In that golden city fair,
Soon Its pearly gates they’ll enter, And of all the glories share,
There, di-vine the soul’s expansions; Free from sin, and death, and pain;
Tears will nec-er dim those mansions where the saints immortal reign.
4. Soon He comes! With clouds desending; All saints, entombed arise;
The redeemed, in anthems blending, Shout their vict’ry thro’ the skies.
O, we long for Thine appearing; O Savior, quickly come!
Blessed hope! Our Spirits cheering, Take Thy ransomed children home.
Annie Smith wrote this hymn to describe the experience of the early Seventh-day Adventist, and encourage their hearts by hope of the second coming of the Great Shepherd to gather His flock. It appeared in the Review and Herald of December 9, 1851 with the heading from Ezekiel 34:12 “So will I seek out My sheep, and will deliver out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.”
This hymn was sung at the first General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, held at Battle Creek Michigan, on May 20, 1863 It has been in seven previous SDA hymnals.
Still very much up to date as this generation looks for His soon return
Found in S. D. A. Hymnal No. 447 - John Thurber 2012
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I do not know this song, so to the hymnal I go!
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Sybil, you will learn to love it.
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I'm sure I will! Thank you, elder brother!
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How Far From Home and I Saw One Weary are two of my favorite hymns. I'm with Sybil, I don't know the last one posted, but, I can't read music. I will have to ask Glen to teach it to us. :)
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Thanks Vicki, This one is beautiful to sing, Hope You enjoy it. Brother John
O Brother, Be Faithful
“…..”Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”
Revelation 2:10
Uriah Smith
1. O brother, be faithful! Soon Jesus will come,
For whom we have waited so long;
O, soon we shall enter our glorious home.
And join in the conqueror’s song.
O brother be faithful! For why should we prove
Unfaithful to Him who hath shown
Such deep, such unbounded and in-finite love--
Who died to redeem us His own.
2. O brother, be faithful! The city of gold,
Pre-pared for the good and the blest,
Is waiting its portals of pearl to un-fold,
And welcome thee into thy rest.
Then, brother, prove faithful! Not long shall we stay
In wearyness here, and forelorn,
Times dark night of sorrow is wearing away,
We hast to the glorious morn.
3. O brother be faithful! He soon will descend,
Creation’s omnipotent King,
While legions of angels His chariot attend,
And palm wreaths, of victory bring.
O brother be faithful and soon shalt thou hear
Thy Savior pronounce the glad word,
Well done, faithful servant, thy title is clear,
To enter the joy of thy Lord.
4. O brother, be faithful! Eternity’s years
Shall tell of thy faithfulness now,
When bright smiles of gladness shall scatter thy tears,
A coronet gleam on thy brow.
O brother, be faithful! The promise is sure,
That waits for the faithful and tried;
To reign with the ransomed, immortal and pure,
And ever with Jesus abide.
Uriah was born May 2, 1832 in West Wilton N.H. A big follower of William Miller, but lost interest when Jesus didn’t come, However he was reconverted in 1852. He joined the staff of the review and Herald, this began a period 50 years of denomination service. He edited the Review, He was an accomplished writer, and a deep student of the Word. He was Secretary of the General Conference for five different periods totaling 21 years. Also Treasurer for one year. He was best known as the author of “Thoughts on Daniel and Revelation.” What a man of God. S.D.A. Hymnal No. 602 - John Thurber 2012
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NOT I, BUT CHRIST
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me” Galatians 2:20
Fanny E. Bolton Fannie E. Bolton
1. Not I, but Christ, be honored, loved, exalted;
Not I, but Christ, be seen, be known, be heard;
Not I. but Christ, in every look and action,
Not I, but Christ, in every thought and word.
2. Not I, but Christ, to gently soothe in sor-row,
Not I, but Christ, to wipe the falling tear;
Not I, but Christ, to lift the weary burden,
Not I, but Christ, to hush away all fear.
3. Christ, only Christ! no Idle words e’er falling,
Christ, only Christ; no needless bustling sound;
Christ, only Christ; no self important bearing;
Christ, only Christ; no trace of I be found.
4. Not I, but Christ, my every need supplying,
Not I, but Christ, my strength and health to be;
Christ, only Christ, for body, soul, and spirit,
Christ, only Christ, here and eternally.
Frances (Fannie) Bolton joined the seventh-day Adventist church in Chicago, while working for the news paper. She traveled with Ellen White to Australia and came home early. She later confessed she felt unworthy of her task. She died at Battle Creek on June 28, 1926. This hymn is No. 570 in our S.D.A. Hymnal - John Thurber 2012
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I love this hymn, Elder Thurber!
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Yes Sybil I feel Not I, but Christ takes all of self out of the question and gives Christ all the glory.
HOLD FAST TILL I COME
Behold I come quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. Revelation 3:11
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. Sweet promise is given to all who believe
Behold I come quickly, Mine own to receive;
Hold fast till I come; the danger is great;
Sleep not as do others; Be watchful, and wait.
2. We’ll watch unto prayer with lamps burning bright;
He comes to all others a thief in the night.
We know He is near, but know not the day
As spring shows that summer is not far away.
3. Yes this is our hope, ‘tis built on His word
The glorious appearing of Jesus our Lord;
Of promises all, it stands as the sum:
Behold I come quickly, hold fast till I come.
Refrain
Hold fast till I come; sweet promise of heaven
The kingdom restored, To you shall be given.
Come enter my joy, sit down on My throne;
Bright crowns are in waiting; hold fast till I come.
This hymn appears in Hymns and Tunes, 1886, both words and music being composed by F. E. Belden who again uses simple, easy to sing harmony and melody to express the injunction to the church of Philadelphia to endure to the end. S.D.A. Hymnal No. 600 - John Thurber 2012
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While I was in college and since then, this is my all time favorite hymn that stil gives me a desire to renew my committment to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Am I the only one?
COVER WITH HIS LIFE
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when He has been proved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him James 1:12
F.E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. Look upon Jesus, sinless is He; Father,
impute His life unto me.
My life of scarlet my sin and woe,
Cover with His life, whiter than snow
2. Deep are the wounds transgression has made;
Red are the stains; my soul is afraid.
O to be covered, Jesus, with Thee,
Safe from the law that now judgeth me!
3. Longing the joy of pardon to know;
Jesus holds out a robe white as snow;
“Lord, I accept it! Leaving my own,
Gladly I wear Thy pure life alone.”
4. Reconciled by His death for my sin,
Justified by His life pure and clean,
Sanctified by obeying His word,
Glorified when returneth my Lord.
Refrain
Cover with His life, whiter than snow;
Fullness of His life then shall I know;
My life of scarlet, my sin and woe,
Cover with His life, whiter than snow.
A hymn on Law and grace that teaches the doctrines of Reconciliation,
Justification, Sanctification, and soon Glorification when Jesus returns for us. What a beautiful inspired hymn by F. E. Belden Church Hymnal No. 412
John Thurber 2012
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Beautiful.
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Am I the only one?
This song always brings me to tears. We sing it almost every single Sabbath for SS song service. Because I accompany with piano, it is one of the few songs I join in singing alto. :) Oh how I love it!
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Sybil, I love ALL of Frank Belden's music, as well as the other pioneers, but his is special! You know I compile church history articles, and two weeks ago we did a presentation in Sabbath School on Belden and his music. But, it makes me so sad to read of the problems he and the GC had, and of how he left the church. In our Companion Hymnal it says something like, "He left the church, but did not leave God...."or something to that effect. I pray that is true....How wonderful to hear his music sung in Heaven. I pray that he did follow his admonition to "Hold fast 'til I come..." if only in his heart...for Jesus knows.
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We have a few more hymns from Belden with many themes, After his last hymn, I plan to give a full page about what happened to his problem with royalties. I have searched the whole thing. But there is no doubt that God gave him a very special gift. Friend John
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It is interesting to read about these hymns. Two things are happening in my mind. First, I realize I am not the only one who loves simple hymns. It is so sad to see many who do not appreciate them, especially because they are so much pointing to the important truths Christ has entrusted to us.
Secondly, I realize that I am a Seventh-day Adventist. These hymns are among my favorites, and they are really ours. How many of them have made it into other churches? How very sad if Not I, But Christ is not known by most Christians. Or, Oh Brother Be Faithful, or How Far From Home, or Cover With His Life. These hymns are part of who I am. They help shape my understanding of God and they continually point me to Him and His promises.
Thank you, Friend John, for sharing. Many will be blessed as we are today.
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LET EVERY LAMP BE BURNING
Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to the ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:1
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. Let every lamp be burning bright,
The darkest hour is nearing;
The darkest hour of earth’s long night,
Before the Lord’s appearing,
2. Though thousands calmly slumber on,
The last great message spurning,
We’ll rest our living faith upon
His promise of returning.
3. His word our lamp, the truth our guide,
We cannot be mistaken;
Though dangers rise on every side.
We shall not be forsaken.
4. Then let good works with faith appear,
To help the world around us;
Obedience brings the blessing near
When faith has firmly bound us.
Refrain
Then trim your lamps, my brethren dear,
Then trim your lamps with godly fear;
The Master’s coming draweth near,
Let every lamp be burning.
The parable of the 10 Virgins is obviously the source of inspiration for this gospel song by F. E. Belden. It appeared in ’Hymns and Tunes’ and alludes to other scriptures apart from the parable. Hymn No. 595 - Church Hymnal
John Thurber 2012
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I do not know this one, Elder Thurber. Back again to the hymnal! :)
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This last song goes back to happy memories of my childhood. Especially of prayer meetings which our family never missed.
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I've sung that one, but don't know it very well. I love Beldon's hymns. They all have a message missing in so many of the modern songs.
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Dorene and Linda thank you for sharing, I agree with you. Friend John
We’LL BUILD 0N THE ROCK
“Now everyone who hears these sayings of mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand; and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on the house; and it fell.” Matthew 7:26,27
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. We’ll build on the Rock, the living rock,
On Jesus the Rock of Ages;
So shall we abide the fearful shock,
When loud the tempest rages
2. Some build on the sinking sands of life,
On visions of earthly treasure;
Some build on the waves of sin and strife,
Of fame, and worldly pleasure.
3. O build on the Rock for ever sure,
The true and the firm foundation;
Its hope is the hope which shall endure,
The hope of our salvation.
Refrain
We’ll build on the Rock,
We’ll build on the Rock;
We’ll build on the Rock, on the solid Rock
On Christ, the mighty Rock.
Mathew 7:24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to the wise man who built his house on the Rock.”
Belden knew God’s Word and was inspired to put it to music. S.D.A. Church Hymnal No.531 - John Thurber 2012
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‘TIS LOVE THAT MAKES US HAPPY
My little children, let us not love in word….but in deed and in truth,
1 John 3:18
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. ’Tis love that makes us happy, ’Tis love that smooth’s the way;
It helps us mind, it makes us kind To others every day.
2. This world is full of sorrow, Of sickness, death, and sin;
With loving heart we’ll do our part, and try some soul to win;
3. And when this life is over And we are called above
Our song shall be, eternally, Of Jesus and His love.
Refrain
God is love; we’re His little children.
God is love; we would be like Him.
’Tis love that makes us happy.
’Tis love that smooth’s the way;
It helps us mind it makes kind
To others every day.
Belden wrote 30 songs for children’s Sabbath school, and published 56 songs for children in the “Christ In Song” Hymnal. This song has been used in many children’s divisions at camp meetings by the Voice of Prophecy Quartet for many, many, years.
S, D. A. Hymnal No. 579 - John Thurber 2012
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Never thought of this as being a Seventh-day Adventist song. Amazing! Thank you, again, dear brother! Such a blessing to be reminded that God has been leading a people for a long time.
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WHOLLY THINE
“Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord, that He may bestow on you a blessing this day,…” Exodus 32:29
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. I would be dear Savior wholly thine;
Teach me how, teach me how;
I would do Thy will, oh Lord not mine;
Help me, help me now.
2. What is worldly pleasure, wealth, or fame,
Without Thee, without Thee?
I will leave them all for Thy dear name,
This my wealth shall be.
3. As I cast earth’s transient joys be-hind,
Come Thou near, come Thou near;
In Thy presents all in all I find
‘Tis my comfort here.
Refrain
Wholly Thine, Wholly Thine,
Wholly Thine, this is my vow;
Wholly Thine, Wholly Thine,
Wholly Thine, O Lord, just now.
This beautiful Belden hymn teaches the importance of total commitment in these last days before Christ very soon return. Church Hymnal No. 308
John Thurber 2012
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I WILL SING OF JESUS’ LOVE
“But I will sing of your power; Yes I will sing aloud of your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.
Psalm 59:16
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. I will sing of Jesus love;
Sing of Him who first loved me
For He left bright worlds above.
And died on Calvary.
2. O the depths of love divine!
Earth or heaven can never know
How the sins as dark as mine
Can be made as white as snow.
3. Nothing good for Him I’ve done;
How could He such love bestow?
Lord, I own my heart is won,
Help me now my love to show.
Refrain
I will sing of Jesus love,
Endless praise my heart shall give
He has died that I might live
I will sing His love to me.
In this hymn Belden has caught the spirit of the psalmist (Psalm 59:16) God’s love and protection to His children, and then in Ephesians 1:7 “In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace,” What a Lord and Savior we have to see us through to the kingdom in these last days. Praise His Name, Amen. No.183 in the S.D.A. Church Hymnal
John Thurber 2012
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Beautiful! Yet another I do not know. To the hymnal I go! Thank you, Elder Thurber!
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It is interesting to see the words to this song in English. I know it very well, in Spanish!
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Beautiful! Yet another I do not know. To the hymnal I go! Thank you, Elder Thurber!
I'm kind of surprised you don't know this one, Sybil. I can't remember when I didn't know it. We've always sung it in church. Interesting. But if you were never in a church that sang it, then, no, you wouldn't know it. But you soon will. :D
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You reminded me I needed to go to the hymnal. Yes, I know that song. As a musician reading, playing and concentrating on the music, I know it better than the words. The words threw me. I need to go back to those other songs to see if the same thing is happening. ::)
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Beautiful! Yet another I do not know. To the hymnal I go! Thank you, Elder Thurber!
Correction: I do know this one! I WILL SING OF JESUS’ LOVE. Saw the music, know the song!
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I lost my singing voice about 10 years ago. I miss it so much. I sang for weddings, church dedications, funerals and special occasions through the years. I lost power and my voice started cracking when ever I changed registers and has continued to get worse. I do not have the 'warble' that women often get as we age but I can not trust what my voice may do. When I do sing my throat often pains. Once it cracks it goes completely off key. It's heart breaking. Any ideas on correcting a cracking voice?
So as I'm reading these beautiful hymns I long to sing them out loud but can only sing them silently in my head.
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WE KNOW NOT THE HOUR
“But of that day and hour no one knows, no not even the angels of heaven, but the Father only.” Matthew 24:36
Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.
Matthew 24:42
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. We know not the hour of the Master’s appearing;
yet signs all for that the moment is nearing
When He shall return ’tis a promise most cheering
But we know not the hour.
2. There’s light for the wise who are seeking salvation
There’s truth in the book of the Lord’s revelation;
Each prophecy points to the great consummation
But we know not the hour.
3. We’ll watch and we’ll pray, with our lamps trimmed and burning
We’ll work and we’ll wait till the Masters returning;
We’ll sing and rejoice, every omen discerning
But we know not the hour.
Refrain
He will come, let us watch and be read-y
He will come, hallelujah! Hallelujah!
He will come, in the clouds of His Father’s bright glory
But we know not the hour.
This was one of H. M. S. R’s favorite songs. He sang it with fervor. It speaks of the imminence of His soon return. Christ has come for him and others who died in the hope of His soon return. This hymn is found in the
S. D. A. Church Hymnal No. 604 - John Thurber 2012
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THERE’S NO OTHER NAME LIKE JESUS
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
Acts 4:12
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. There’s no other name like Jesus, tis the dearest name I know,
Tis the angel’s joy in heaven, Tis the Christian’s joy below.
2. There’s no other name like Jesus When the heart with grief is sad,
There’s no other name like Jesus When the heart is free and glad.
3. ‘Tis the hope that I shall see Him When in glory He appears.
‘Tis the hope to hear His welcome that my fainting spirit cheers.
4. If He wills that I should labor In His vineyard day by day,
Then ‘tis well if only Jesus Blesses all I do and say.
5. If he wills that death’s cold finger Touch my feeble mortal clay,
Then ’tis well if only Jesus Is my dying trust and stay.
Refrain
Sweet name, dear name, There’s no other name like Jesus
Sweet name, dear name, There’s no other name like Jesus.
Therefore God also has exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11 Church Hymnal No. 253
John Thurber 2012
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JOY BY AND BY
“Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him. Psalm 126:5,6
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. O there’ll be joy when the work is done,
Joy when the reapers gather home,
Bringing the sheaves at set of sun
To the New Jerusalem.
2. Sweet are the songs that we hope to sing,
Grateful the thanks our hearts shall bring,
Praising for ever Christ our King
In the New Jerusalem.
3. Pure are the joys that await us there,
Many the golden mansions fair;
Jesus Himself doth them prepare,
In the New Jerusalem.
Refrain
Joy, joy, there’ll be joy by and by,
Joy, joy, where joys never die;
Joy, joy, for the day draweth nigh
When the workers gather home.
F. E. Belden was the nephew of Ellen White. She inspired many poems he wrote for the Church. The old King’s Heralds Sang this at many camp meetings through the years. S.D.A. Church Hymnal No.430
John Thurber 2012
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And it is an old favorite, too! Thank you Elder Thurber!
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Franklin Edson Belden
Was by far the most prolific Adventist hymn writer of the 19th century. Born in 1858 - Died 1945. He was the first born of five children born to Ellen White’s oldest sister Sarah and her husband Stephen Belden, In Battle Creek ,Michigan.
To give some idea just how talented Belden was he could write a new song within an hour, while the preacher was reading the morning scripture, he would then slip out and write a new hymn based on the text which he and his new wife, Harriet MacDearmon ‘a very fine singer’ would stand and sing. After the service he would give a copy to the preacher.
Frank was already writing hymns by the time he was in his early twenties. He wrote several hundred hymns during his lifetime.
In 1888 Frank Belden went to the General Conference session in Minneapolis. Unfortunately, he did not accept righteousness by faith there. Ellen White in Australia, wrote to her nephew to plead with him to accept and believe the doctrine of Righteousness by Faith. Once she wrote a 15 page letter to work on his Christian experience. It seem like he was making progress, but he soon slipped back.
While actively writing for the church, he compiled and assisted with others in the following hymnbooks: Hymns and Tunes 1886 - Joyful Greeting for the Sabbath School 1868 - Songs of Freedom 1891 - and Gospel Song Sheaf 1894. Probably the most popular hymnbook ever used in the SDA Church was his “Christ In Song” Book published in 1900 - revised and enlarged in 1908. A whole generation of Adventist used and loved this book of hymns.
Belden separated from the church in 1907, he felt that the Review and Herald was not giving him his just royalties for his songs. Near the end of his work on Christ in Song, Belden had begun writing songs for the noted evangelist Billy Sunday, which were included in Songs for the King's Business. Even though it was published in 1909 by Sunday School Supply House in Chicago, it was advertised in the Review and Herald and available through the RHPA. Is it possible for religion to became a habit - where we know all the right answers to all the questions - but that is as deep as it goes?
Belden in the year of his death (1945) had a meeting with ministers Kenneth H. Wood and Carlyle B. Haynes. They came hoping to pray with him and encourage him, but he refused. Only God knows the heart. It is my prayer to see him in heaven.
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WE KNOW NOT THE HOUR
“But of that day and hour no one knows, no not even the angels of heaven, but the Father only.” Matthew 24:36
Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.
Matthew 24:42
F. E. Belden F. E. Belden
1. We know not the hour of the Master’s appearing;
yet signs all fortell that the moment is nearing
When He shall return ’tis a promise most cheering
But we know not the hour.
2. There’s light for the wise who are seeking salvation
There’s truth in the book of the Lord’s revelation;
Each prophecy points to the great consummation
But we know not the hour.
3. We’ll watch and we’ll pray, with our lamps trimmed and burning
We’ll work and we’ll wait till the Masters returning;
We’ll sing and rejoice, every omen discerning
But we know not the hour.
Refrain
He will come, let us watch and be read-y
He will come, hallelujah! Hallelujah!
He will come, in the clouds of His Father’s bright glory
But we know not the hour.
This was one of H. M. S. R’s favorite songs. He sang it with fervor. It speaks of the imminence of His soon return. Christ has come for him and others who died in the hope of His soon return. This hymn is found in the
S. D. A. Church Hymnal No. 604 - John Thurber 2012
So many Seventh-day Adventist hymns!! I never stopped to think about it until now. This is one of my favorites also. Our daughter heard it many times while in the womb. We know not the hour, yet signs all fortell that the moment is nearing!! Amen!!
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Love this song! Elizabeth has been encouraging the church to sing more of the old pioneer hymns, but most of the song leaders do not know them. She is going to try to get them together after fellowship meal and go over some of them. The last time I had opening exercises for SS, (in May) we presented Belden's hymns. The next time it will be Annie and Uriah Smith's, with a brief biography.
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Yes brother Richard, It is used very often in homes and churches.
Now we are moving on to the next hymn writer from the church.
OVER YONDER
“And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4
Henry de Fluiter Henry de Fluiter
1. Come, let us sing of homeland, Down by the crystal sea;
Wonderful land where Jesus Buildeth a mansion for me.
2. Water of life there floweth, Fruit in abundant store;
Citizens of that country Hunger and thirst nevermore.
3. Come go with me to homeland, Jesus invites you there;
Help spread the invitation, Tell it to men everywhere.
Refrain
Over yonder, down by the crystal sea,
Over yonder, There’s where I long to be,
No more sorrow, toil, grief, nor care,
In the homeland bright and fair, Over, Over there.
He wrote a 4th stanza and it was not published in our Hymnal, and it is beautiful also.
4. There is a wondrous city, Streets of transparent gold;
Not half its glorious beauty Has e’er to mortals been told.
Most of the songs Henry De Fluiter wrote are replete with scripture nearly every line revealing his reading and study of God‘s Word. The first time I met Uncle Henry (as the King’s Heralds called him) was in 1961, we were recording for the broadcast in the studio. He lived on the street right behind the VOP. He was 96 years old, and was near blind. He would back his car out on the street and would drive at the curb hitting it with his tire, and would make three turns to the right until he came to the VOP building. He came in the side door and was holding up a new song he had written for the Quartet. He was a delightful, loving man. This Hymn is 431 in the Church Hymnal. - John Thurber 2012
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I love this song! I especially remember hearing Mother's voice singing it on Sabbath afternoons at MV. Oh what wonderful meetings those were. If ever there was a point in time I would love to relive, it would be the times spent in those meetings where the song service was as long, sometimes longer, than the afternoon talk to close the Sabbath. Singing with the saints! What precious memories!
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I, too, learned this song by listening to my mother sing it.
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It is an incredible memory, isn't it, our mothers and music? And that little song you gave me, "Somebody Prayed," Mother, my daughter and I always sang it as a trio. Wherever we were, no matter what we were doing, out of the blue, Mother would hum and hold the first note and that was our cue that the song was to begin. We would fall into line and sing it, sing it, sing it! What love, what memories.
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From Elder Thurber:
HAIL HIM THE KING OF GLORY
And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written:
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Revelation 19:16
Henry de Fluiter Henry de Fluiter
1. Tell it to every kindred and nation,
Tell it far and near;
Earth's darkest night will fade with the dawning,
Jesus will soon appear.
2. Nation again in strife and commotion,
Warnings by the way;
Signs in the heavens unerring omens,
Herald the glorious day.
3. Children of God look up with rejoicing;
Shout and sing His praise;
Blessed are they who, waiting and watching,
Look for the dawning rays.
Refrain
Hail Him the king of glory.
Once the Lamb for sinners slain;
Tell, tell the wondrous story,
Jesus comes to reign.
This is a martial hymn written and composed by Henry de Fluiter. They offer a remarkable contrast to the dark days of the Allied setbacks and retreats of World War 1, especially when viewed in the context of the glorious day when the Prince of Peace shall put an end to war and take His rightful place as King of glory. He read about the Seventh-Day Adventist faith in books from a colporteur, and hurried to tell his parents about his new found faith, only to find that they too, in an other city, had bought books and read their way into the same church! S.D.A. Hymnal No. 202
John Thurber 2012
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From Elder Thurber:
LIKE JESUS
"Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth yet appear what we shall be; but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is." 1John 3:2
Harold A. Miller
1. Teach me Father, what to say; Teach me Father how to pray;
Teach me all along the way How to be like Jesus
2. Teach me as the days go by, Teach me not to rea-son why,
Teach me that to do or die, Is to be like Jesus.
3. Teach me that the time is short, Teach me how to live and work,
Teach me that to never shirk Is to be like Jesus.
4. Teach me how we may be one, Like the Father and the Son;
And when all is overcome , I will be like Jesus.
Refrain
I would be like Jesus, I would be like Jesus!
Help me Lord to daily grow More and more like Jesus!
The key to verse 4 is found in John 17:21 "That they all may be one; as thou Farther, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that thou has sent me."
Harold A. Miller was my first voice teacher at Southern Missionary college in 1950. I remember my first lesson, His door was closed and I could hear him playing the piano, so I knocked on the door, and he said come in, so I entered to see him composing a new song. What a experience for me, he played it for me, and I thought what a gift God has given him. He stood up and put his hand on my shoulder and prayed for me as a father would for his son. I found out he always prayed for every student to give our voice and talent to Jesus and give Him the glory and praise. Over 200 hundred of his hymns and songs were published to the Glory of God. S.D.A. Hymnal 492
John Thurber 2012
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From Elder Thurber:
WELCOME, DAY OF SWEET REPOSE
The forth commandment "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy." Exodus 20:8
I. H. Evans, J. A. Steinel
1. Welcome day of sweet repose! Blessed be thy sacred hours!
We would trust the one who knows All our weak and failing powers!
2. Welcome day in Eden born! Holy rest for sinless man!
Like the dawning of fair morn Come thy hours to us again.
3. Welcome, day blessed by our Lord! Toil shall cease and anxious care.
Day commanded by His word, Day of song and praise and prayer.
4. Welcome day our Savior kept! Keeping wrought our righteousness,
Day God bids us ne'er forget, Day of days His name to bless.
Elder Evans was born in 1862 in Michigan, baptized at the age of 12. He later attended Battle Creek College. Ordained to the ministry, 1882 and five years later he was appointed president of the Michigan conference. He also served as manager of the Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1901 - 1904 Treasurer of the General conference of Seventh-Day Adventists. 1903-1909. Other positions was from 1936-1941 president of Asiatic Division, North American Division, Far Eastern Division. Evans was head of the Ministerial Association, Simultaneous to that position, he was General Conference vice-president and field secretary. when He retired. He was chairman of the committee appointed to prepare the the 1941 Church Hymnal. He died at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.
The music written for this Hymn is by Irving Arthur Steinel who also was a Seventh-Day Adventist. A church organist who taught many years in California. He served six years as a missionary in the Philippines, and was the first organist for the Voice Of Prophecy. Hymn No. 380
- John Thurber 2012
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http://remnant-online.com/smf/index.php?topic=13386.msg146653#msg146653
I never realized it had an SDA author, either. I think I heard it at a family camp meeting about 8 years ago. Many times since then I have sung the 1st verse and chorus to change dispositions.
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From Elder Thurber:
DEAR LORD WE COME AT SET OF SUN
And He said unto them, "The Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath." Luke 6:5
Mary Speidel
1. Dear Lord, we come at set of sun, And at your feet we kneel
To worship You, creator, King, This day, Your sign and seal.
2. Our earthly tasks we lay aside, and at Your feet we kneel
To enter now Your holy rest, The Sabbath of the Lord.
3. Sweet Sabbath rest, Your sacred hours Are as a golden chain
That reaches back to Eden's gate And points us home a-gain.
4. And when this earth shall be renewed, And sin and death destroyed,
Shall all redeemed each Sabbath day Still meet to praise their God.
Mary Speidel was born May 16, 1915, at Weirton, West Virginia. She became a Seventh-day Adventist after reading books left on her doorstep by a literature evangelist. She worked in the Coast Guard Headquarters and the Federal communications Commission, then moved to denominational work, serving in the Potomac Conference office and at the General Conference headquarters. In midlife she began free-lance writing, her stories, poems, and articles being published in Listen, These Times, Adventist Review, Guide, and Little Friend. After retirement she traveled and studied in Mexico and Scotland. Her greatest joy was in "seeing God's work progress and in doing Christian witnessing and church work." After returning, she made her home in Summerville, West Virginia, where she died October 4, 1985. Hymn No. 392, SDA church Hymnal. - John Thurber 2012
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From Elder Thurber:
FAR FROM ALL CARE
On the Sabbath
D, A. R. Aufranc D. A. R. Aufranc
1. Far from all care we hail the Sabbath morning;
O'er waving fields and from the distant sea
Swell notes of praise in harmony resounding
As all creation turns her heart to Thee.
2. Through man alone, Lord, of Thy creation
Fails now to laud Thee for Thy love and power,
Yet still a remnant love Thee and remember
Thy ho-ly law and each sweet Sabbath hour.
3. Lord of the Sabbath, Savior and creator,
Calm now the throbbings of each troubled breast.
Speak to our hearts the peace of Thy commandments,
Breath on each soul fair E-den's hallowed rest.
4. Strong in Thy might and quiet in Thy meekness,
May we Thine image bear from day to day.
Then may we enter pearly gates eternal
And sing redemptions's song each Sabbath day.
Both words and music of this Hymn were composed by Douglas Albert Raoul Aufranc, (1892-1980) a Seventh-day Adventist physician and Dentist. After a period of intense work and strain in the bustle of London, he spent a short holiday at Pevensey Bay, between Hastings and Eastbourne on Sussex coast in England. The peace and quiet place, especially on the Sabbath day, contrasted vividly with the noise of the City, and the idea of this hymn had its roots there. Notice the recurrence of the Sabbath theme in the third line of stanzas 2. 3, 4. Aufranc, of Swiss Huguenot descent. Was a grandson of one of the first converts of John Nevins Andrews our first missionary in Switzerland. . Hymn No. 394 - S.D.A. Church Hymnal - John Thurber 2012
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From Elder Thurber:
THE WONDERS OF REDEEMING LOVE
Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but as in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and fine grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:14-16
Roswell F. Cottrell, Perry Beach
1. The wonders of redeeming love Our highest thoughts exceed;
The Son of God comes from above For sinful man to bleed.
2. He gives Himself, His life, His all, A sinless sacrifice.
For man He drains the cup of gall, For man the victim dies.
3. And now before His Father's face His precious blood He pleads;
For those who seek the throne of grace His love still intercedes.
4. He knows the frailties of our frame, For He has borne our grief;
Our great High Priest once felt the same, And He can send relief.
5. His love will not be satisfied, Till He in glory sees
The faithful ones for whom He died From sin forever free.
Roswell Cottrell wrote this hymn in 1866 when he was a minister of the Seventh-Day Adventist church. About 1851 through reading the Adventist Review and Herald he joined the church, and became a regular contributor to prepare Sabbath school lessons every week for the children. In 1855 when the publishing house moved to Battle Creek Michigan, He served on the editorial staff.
Perry Beach was born October 24, 1917, at Lincoln Nebraska. He earned his Ph.D in 1953. He taught at Union College, Andrews, and La Sierra College, and Loma Linda University California (1957 to the present) He has continued his teaching and writing since retirement in 1982 This Hymn is No. 179 in the S.D. A. Hymnal - John Thurber 2012
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One of my absolute favorites from Elder Thurber this morning! How very timely!
O LET ME WALK WITH THEE
And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. Genesis 5:24
Mrs. Avery Stuttle Edwin Barns
1. O let me walk with Thee my God,
As Enoch walked in days of old;
Place Thou my trembling hand in Thine,
And sweet communion with Thee hold;
E'en thought the path I may not see,
Yet, Jesus, let me walk with Thee.
2. I cannot, dare to walk alone;
The tempest rages in the sky,
A thousand snares beset my feet,
A thousand foes are lurking nigh.
Still Thou the raging of the sea,
O Master let me walk with Thee.
3. If I may rest my hand in Thine,
I'll count the joys of earth but loss,
And firmly bravely journey on;
I'll bear the banner of the cross
Till Zion's glorious gates I see;
Yet, Savior, let me walk with Thee.
Both the author and composer of this hymn were Seventh-Day Adventist. Lillian Dale Avery Stuttle (1855-1933) was a student at Battle Creek, Michigan, in the late 1870s. A woman of deep devotion, and faith. Wrote many poems and several books. One of her poems, "The Riven Veil," appeared on the front page of the Review and Herald dated March 16, 1933, one day before her Death.
Edwin Barnes (1864-1930) 1886 he attended school at Battle Creek, Later he was a teacher of music at Battle Creek College. S.D.A. Church Hymnal No, 554 - John Thurber 2012
John Thurber 2012
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From Elder Thurber:
O SHEPHERD DIVINE
"And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear my voice; and there will be one flock and one Shepherd." John 10:16
Herbert Work Herbert work
1. O Shepherd divine, I know Thou art mine;
Thy search in the night was for me.
This bleak world is cold, but warm is Thy fold;
My shepherd I follow Thee.
Thy beautiful lamp shineth bright o'er my way,
Thy glorious light unto Thy perfect day.
Thro' pastures serene, Thro' valleys of green My Shepherd will follow Thee.
2. O Shepherd divine I know Thou art mine;
Thy great heart was broken for me.
Thy grace and Thy law I picture in awe;
They kissed upon Calvary.
Ah! Life that was given to ransom my soul,
Ah! Heart that was broken to make sinners whole,
This world is but loss In view of the cross, My shepherd, I follow Thee.
3. O Shepherd divine I know Thou art mine;
I hear Thee say, "Follow thou Me."
Thy message today Illumines my way;
The Spirit of prophecy.
I thrill at Thy marvelous love to Thy sheep,
The way Thou dost lead to the still waters deep,
One staff and one rod, One fold and one God, My Shepherd I follow Thee.
Herbert Work wrote this Hymn while sitting on a large rock in the woods behind St. Helena Hospital, California. He always thought he had a marvelous Shepherd to write about. In 1932 he read "The Marked Bible" and "The Bible Made Plain" While in Philadelphia he searched and found the Seventh-Day Adventist Conference Office. He said to the girl at the desk, "Are you a Seventh-Day Adventist"? "Yes." He said, "Well, I have 32 questions to ask you, and if you answer them to my satisfaction I"ll join your church." Flustered, she said. "O, if you'll wait 15 minutes, my Dad will be back." But Work asked, "You are an Adventist, aren't you?" "Well yes, I am." she said. "Then you can answer what I want to know," Seventeen year-old Dorothy Vandeman (later Lemon) answered all the questions to his satisfaction. Work was baptized into the S. D. A. church in June 1933. His long and much appreciated career of teaching music in many places, including, P.U.C.- S.W.U.C.- proved a real blessing to our youth. Modesto Academy was where he served the longest. In 1954 he published a booklet, of 16 Sanctuary Songs. His largest work, the cantata "Abel", he work with Ella Robinson the eldest granddaughter of E. G. White. She wrote the lyrics based on Scripture. He was born (1904 died 1982).
S.D.A. Hymnal No. 192 - John Thurber 2012
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From Elder Thurber:
WE HAVE THIS HOPE
"For you are my hope. O Lord God; You are my trust from my youth." Psalm 71:5
Wayne Hooper - Wayne Hooper
We have this hope that burns with-in our hearts,
Hope in the coming of our Lord.
We have this faith that Christ alone imparts,
Faith in the promise of His Word.
We believe the time is here,
When the nations far and near
Shall awake and shout and sing
Hallelujah! Christ is King!
We have this hope that burns with in our hearts,
Hope in the coming of the Lord.
We Have This Hope is a song translated into many languages and will be sung around the world until Jesus comes.
Wayne Hooper was born July 4 1920, in Little Rock Arkansas, Born into a musical family of seven children; at family worship they sang four part harmony, with the mother, Ethel, at the piano. In 1941 he married Harriet Schwender, and moved to Portland Oregon, where he taught music and shorthand at the Academy. In 1949 he was called to the Voice of Prophecy and the King's Heralds quartet and remained there until he retired in 1980.
He earned two Master Degrees, and Andrews University awarded him an honorary D. Mus. in June 1986. I can attest that Wayne was very important to, the VOP broadcast, Wayne loved the Lord and became strong believer of the Word of God, and it showed in his music. With his standards of music, and ability to put the broadcast together, and choice of songs to go with Elder Richards sermons, kept the quartet busy recoding. I sang in the quartet for 10 years and saw how skillful Wayne's gifts were. Wayne died in 2006 after a long illness. John Thurber - S.D.A. Church Hymnal No. 214 - John Thurber 2012
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From Elder Thurber:
THE SACRED ANTHEM
One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple. Psalm 27:4
Ottilie Stafford
1. The sacred anthem slowly rang Across the fields of praise,
When earth's first Sabbath made complete All creatures and all days.
Walking with God, there, Woman and man together share
The blessed Sabbath mood
And in that green and golden world Know all God's works are good.
2. But know in our diminished lives We sing a blemished song;
The earth is worn and disarrayed And all our work goes wrong.
Still in our worship, Joining in praise and fellowship,
By Sabbath radiance blessed,
We put our doubt and fear away And rest within God's rest.
3. And arching over time and space The Lord of Sabbaths wills
Renewal for the weary earth And healing for our ills.
Hearts will rejoice then; There will be no more weeping, when
We know and shall be known.
With hosts of the redeemed we'll sing Around God's shining throne.
Ottilie Stafford, professor of English at Atlantic Union College, South Lancaster, Massachusetts was Born February 12, 1921, in Middletown, New York. Very early in life she stared loving and studying music, and for a period of time after leaving college, she was a music teacher. One thing that struck me as I worked was the difficult nature of writing words for hymn tunes, in which the inflections of the words needed to fit the inflections of the music. I finished with a new respect for the great hymn writers!
Dr. Melvin West wrote the Music for this hymn. He has taught organ and been organist for several Colleges. A very gifted musician for the church. This Hymn is found in the S.D.A. hymnal No.386
John Thurber 2012
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Another hymn from Elder Thurber. This is one of my very favorites!
DISMISS US, LORD WITH BLESSING
He shall receive blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of His salvation. Psalm 24:5
E. Froom L. E. Froom
1. Dismiss us Lord, with blessing, we pray;
As from Thy worship we go our ways;
Guide in life's conflicts all through the day;
Save in Thy kingdom, Thine be the praise. Amen
The tune Benediction was composed in 1934 by LeRoy Edwin Froom to provide a suitable closing item for the choir or the congregation. As was his undeviating custom, he wrote the tune first and the added the appropriate words.
He was a member of the committee for the Church Hymnal, 1941, and was the spearhead for the publication in 1944 of the evangelistic songbook Gospel Melodies.
He was born October 16, 1890. After study at Pacific Union College and Walla Walla College, he graduated from Washington Training Center, now Columbia Union College, Takoma Park Maryland.
After a short time as pastor at Wilmington, Delaware, he was called to Pacific Press Publishing Association to train as an editor.
In 1918 he went to China and was editor of the Chinese Signs of the Times, also doing graduate study at the University of Nanking.
Back to the States, he edited the Watchman Magazine for a time. From 1926 to 1950 he served in the Ministerial Association of the General Conference.
In 1927 he founded and continued as editor of Ministry magazine.
From 1950 to 1958 he was a field secretary for the G. C. and also taught historical theology at the Seminary, at Andrews University.
Among the many books he authored are the four volume Prophetic Faith of our Fathers, The two volume Conditionalist Faith of our Fathers, and The Holy Spirit-Executive of the Godhead, which he nearly completed at the time of his death, at Takoma, Park Maryland February 20, 1974.
Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal No. 690 - 2012 John Thurber
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Thanks to all of you who resonded, what beautiful hymns we have for these last day,s May God bless you, and soon we will home with Jesus, Even So Come Lord Jesus. Friend John.
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Amen! Thank you for sharing. It is a great blessing! We shall continue to post these at remnant-online.org