William F. Sherwin

William F. Sherwin
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Short Name: William F. Sherwin
Full Name: Sherwin, William F. (William Fisk), 1826-1888
Birth Year: 1826
Death Year: 1888

Sherwin, William Fisk, an American Baptist, was born at Buckland, Massachusetts, March 14,1826. His educational opportunities, so far as schools were concerned, were few, but he made excellent use of his time and surroundings. At fifteen he went to Boston and studied music under Dr. Mason: In due course he became a teacher of vocal music, and held several important appointments in Massachusetts; in Hudson and Albany, New York County, and then in New York City. Taking special interest in Sunday Schools, he composed carols and hymn-tunes largely for their use, and was associated with the Rev. R. Lowry and others in preparing Bright Jewels, and other popular Sunday School hymn and tune books. A few of his melodies are known in Great Britain through I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, where they are given with his signature. His hymnwriting was limited. The following pieces are in common use:—
1. Grander than ocean's story (1871). The Love of God.
2. Hark, bark, the merry Christmas bells. Christmas Carol.
3. Lo, the day of God is breaking. The Spiritual Warfare.
4. Wake the song of joy and gladness. Sunday School or Temperance Anniversary.
5. Why is thy faith, 0 Child of God, so small. Safety in Jesus.
Mr. Sherwin died at Boston, Massachusetts, April 14, 1888.

-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

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Sherwin, W. F., p. 1055, i. Another hymn from his Bright Jewels, 1869, p. 68, is "Sound the battle cry" (Christian Courage), in the Sunday School Hymnary, 1905, and several other collections.

--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)


Texts by William F. Sherwin (75)AsAuthority LanguagesInstancessort descending
Now [All] hail to thee, fair morningS. (Author)English1
The Master is come and calleth for thee (Sherwin)William F. Sherwin (Author)1
Wakristo wote angalieniWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)Swahili1
All praise belongs to thee, O GodWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)2
All that have life and breathWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)2
Christmas bells are pealing, pealingWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)2
Come join we now in merry songWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)2
Con acentos de alegría Hoy loamos al SeñorWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)Spanish2
Galilea a narañgaWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)Tagalog2
God bless the children every oneW. F. S. (Author)English2
Hail the day, hail the dayW. F. S. (Author)English2
Holy Spirit, give us lightW. F. S. (Author)English2
How we love the BibleW. F. Sherwin (Author)English2
Is thy pathway often drearW. F. S. (Author)English2
¡Loor a ti, mi Dios, loor a ti!W. S. (Author)Spanish2
Marching on with shout and songWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)English2
O Father, in these hallowed courtsW. F. Sherwin (Author)English2
O heavenly guest thy call I hearW. F. S. (Author)2
Once more we lift our souls to TheeW. F. S. (Author)English2
Over the ocean, from lands far awayW. F. Sherwin (Author)English2
Over the river they beckon meW. F. S. (Author)2
Se, nu Kampens Dag frembryderWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)2
Shout for joy! shout for joy! Wake every tuneful chordWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)English2
Sing of Christ, sing of ChristW. F. S. (Author)English2
Sounding from the bell of timeWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)2
Stimmt das Kriegslied anWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)German2
To God we lift our joyful songsW. F. S. (Author)English2
To Thee, O heavenly Father, Our hymns of praise we singWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)English2
Up from the sealed tombWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)2
We gather rejoicing todayWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)2
We're the children of a King, Though here awhile we roamW. F. Sherwin (Author)English2
While we read Thy holy WordW. F. Sherwin (Author)English2
Why is Sarah standing thereWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)2
With cheerful songs, eternal KingWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)2
With grateful hearts and songs of joyWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)2
With return of spring, once again we bringWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)2
Ala! Oho e!Wm. F. Sherwin (Author)Hawaiian3
Art thou lost, lost, lostW. F. Sherwin (Author)English3
Bright jewels of songWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)3
Galilaia la'ela'e eWm. F. Sherwin (Author)Hawaiian3
Grant Thy blessing now, O LordWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)English3
Hail the happy day returningWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)English3
Lo the children come with singingW. F. S. (Author)English3
O sinner, the Savior is calling, In love He invites thee to comeWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)English3
Schaut, es dämmert fern im Osten!W. F. Sherwin (Author)German3
Tell thy Savior when the journey seems too wearisomeWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)3
Why is thy faith in God's great love so smallWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)English3
Behold the Lamb of God, the sacrifice for sinWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)4
Come [When] now with joy and singingW. F. S. (Author)English4
Entreat me not to leave thee, O pilgrimWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)4
Father most holy! To whom all praise belongsW. F. S. (Author)English4
Now thy throne addressingWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)English4
O come, let us praise the RedeemerW. F. S. (Author)English4
Speed the gospel armyWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)English4
The Lord loveth a cheerful giver, Therefore with gladness our offerings we bring (Sherwin)W. F. S. (Author)English4
With gladsome hearts our praise we bringW. F. S. (Author)English4
With heart and voice, in holy exultationWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)English4
Hark, the Spirit whispers lowWm. F. Sherwin (Author)5
I am so young, O JesusWm. F. Sherwin (Author)English5
It is better to trust in the LordW. F. S. (Author)English5
Lo, a mighty host the army of the LordW. F. S. (Author)English5
Sing aloud a joyful chorusW. F. S. (Author)English5
In the march of life through the toil and strife (Sherwin)W. F. S. (Author)English6
Shout for joy, come before the LordWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)6
Siervos de Jesús, hombres de verdadW. F. S. (Author)Spanish6
I need thee, O my GodWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)7
Praise the Lord in song, and with glad acclaimWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)English7
Come with hearts and voices now and sing a gospel songWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)English10
Wake the song of joy and gladness, Hither bring your noblest laysWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)English14
Wake, wake the song, our glad jubileeW. F. S. (Author)English15
Why is thy faith, O child of God, so small?W. F. Sherwin (Author)English17
Lo! the day of God is breaking, See the gleaming from afarWilliam Fisk Sherwin (Author)English19
Grander than [the] ocean's storyW. F. S. (Author)English35
Galilee, bright GalileeWilliam F. Sherwin (Author)English57
Sound the battle cry! See, the foe is nighWilliam F. Sherwin (1826-1888) (Author)English229

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