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Published hymn books and other collections

Publisher: http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/ Description: Timeless Truths is a virtual hymnal maintained at http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/. These hymns are drawn from sources such as Select Hymns, Evening Light Songs, Echoes from Heaven, The Blue Book, and Sing unto the Lord.

Texts

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Hiding in Thee

Author: William O. Cushing Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 222 hymnals First Line: O safe to the Rock that is higher than I Refrain First Line: Hiding in Thee, hiding in Thee Lyrics: 1 O safe to the Rock that is higher than I, My soul in its conflicts and sorrows would fly; Alone I would perish, undone would I be; Thou blest “Rock of Ages,” I’m hiding in Thee. Refrain: Hiding in Thee, hiding in Thee, Thou blest “Rock of Ages,” I’m hiding in Thee. 2 In the calm of the noontide, in sorrow’s lone hour, In times when temptation casts o’er me its pow’r; In the tempests of life, on its wide, heaving sea, Thou blest “Rock of Ages,” I’m hiding in Thee. [Refrain] 3 How oft in the conflict, when pressed by the foe, I have fled to my Refuge and breathed out my woe; How often, when trials like sea billows roll, Have I hidden in Thee, O Thou Rock of my soul. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 143:9 Used With Tune: SANKEY Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Hiding_in_Thee); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/h/i/hidingin.htm)

I Am Coming to the Cross

Author: William McDonald Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 832 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I am coming to the cross; I am poor and weak and blind; I am counting all but dross; I shall full salvation find. Refrain 1-4: I am trusting, Lord, in Thee, Blessed Lamb of Calvary; Humbly at Thy cross I bow, Save me, Jesus, save me now. 2 Long my heart has sighed to be Wholly purified within; Jesus sweetly speaks to me: “I will cleanse you from all sin.” [Refrain] 3 Here I give my all to Thee: Friends and time and earthly store; Soul and body Thine to be, Wholly Thine forevermore. [Refrain] 4 In the promises I trust; Now I feel the blood applied; I am prostrate in the dust; I with Christ am crucified. [Refrain] 5 Jesus comes! He fills my soul! Perfected in Him I am; I am every whit made whole: Glory, glory to the Lamb! Refrain 5: I am trusting, Lord, in Thee, Blessed Lamb of Calvary; Humbly at Thy cross I bow, Jesus saves me, saves me now. Scripture: Galatians 2:20 Used With Tune: [I am coming to the cross] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Am_Coming_to_the_Cross); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (452); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (190); Review and Herald Publishing As

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

Author: Frances J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 222 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart every word; Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard. Tell how the angels in chorus, Sang as they welcomed His birth, “Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth.” Refrain: Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart every word; Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard. 2 Fasting alone in the desert, Tell of the days that are past, How for our sins He was tempted, Yet was triumphant at last. Tell of the years of His labor, Tell of the sorrow He bore; He was despised and afflicted, Homeless, rejected and poor. [Refrain] 3 Tell of the cross where they nailed Him, Writhing in anguish and pain; Tell of the grave where they laid Him, Tell how He liveth again. Love in that story so tender, Clearer than ever I see; Stay, let me weep while you whisper, “Love paid the ransom for me.” [Refrain] Topics: Gospel Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:6 Used With Tune: STORY OF JESUS Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Tell_Me_the_Story_of_Jesus); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (132)

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Tunes

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EIN' FESTE BURG

Meter: 15.15.12.12.7 Appears in 641 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Martin Luther Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/A_Mighty_Fortress_Is_Our_God); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/m/i/mightyfo.htm) Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 11156 71765 17656 Used With Text: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

[Jesus loves me! this I know]

Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 352 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William B. Bradbury Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Jesus_Loves_Me); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/j/e/jesuslme.htm) Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 53323 55661 66555 Used With Text: Jesus Loves Me

VILLE DU HAVRE

Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 327 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Philip P. Bliss Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/It_Is_Well_with_My_Soul); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (168); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (199) Tune Key: D Flat Major Incipit: 55433 23465 43517 Used With Text: It Is Well with My Soul

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Instances

Published text-tune combinations (hymns) from specific hymnals

The First Noel

Author: Unknown Hymnal: TTvirt #1 Meter: 13.12.13.12 with refrain First Line: The first Noel the angel did say Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Lyrics: 1 The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay tending their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star Three Wise Men came from country far; To seek for a King was their intent, And to follow the star where'er it went. [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest, Over Bethlehem it took its rest; And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay.[Refrain] 5 Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-9 Tune Title: [The first Noel, the angel did say]

Little Things

Author: John O. Foster Hymnal: TTvirt #2 Meter: 7.5.7.5.7.7.7.5.7.5 First Line: Little feet were made to walk Refrain First Line: Hear my little song today Lyrics: 1 Little feet were made to walk, Blessed Lord, for Thee; Little tongues were made to talk, Little eyes to see. Refrain: Hear my little song today, Hear me, Jesus, while I pray; Jesus, take my little heart, Make it good and true; Tell me how to do my part, Just as I should do. 2 Little hearts were made to beat, Long as we shall live; Little voices, soft and sweet, Little songs to give. [Refrain] 3 Jesus, take my little heart, Make it good and true; Teach me something good today I may understand. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 18:4 Tune Title: [Little feet were made to walk]

Dare to Be a Daniel

Author: P. P. B. Hymnal: TTvirt #3 Meter: 7.5.7.6.6.5.8.5 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! Refrain: 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. [Refrain] 3 Many giants, great and tall, Stalking through the land, Headlong to the earth would fall, If met by Daniel’s band. [Refrain] 4 Hold the Gospel banner high! On to vict’ry grand! Satan and his hosts defy, And shout for Daniel’s band. Topics: Steadfastness Scripture: Daniel 1:8 Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true]

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People

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Carrie Ellis Breck

1855 - 1934 Person Name: Carrie E. Breck Hymnal Number: 532 Author of "When Love Shines In" in Timeless Truths Carrie Ellis Breck was born 22 January 1855 in Vermont and raised in a Christian home. She later moved to Vineland, New Jersy, and then to Portland, Oregon. She wrote verse and prose for religious and household publications, In 1884 she married Frank A. Breck. She has written between fourteen and fifteen hundred hymns. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916) See also Mrs. Frank A. Breck.

George Frideric Handel

1685 - 1759 Person Name: George F. Handel Hymnal Number: 305 Composer of "ANTIOCH" in Timeless Truths George Frideric Handel (b. Halle, Germany, 1685; d. London, England, 1759) became a musician and composer despite objections from his father, who wanted him to become a lawyer. Handel studied music with Zachau, organist at the Halle Cathedral, and became an accomplished violinist and keyboard performer. He traveled and studied in Italy for some time and then settled permanently in England in 1713. Although he wrote a large number of instrumental works, he is known mainly for his Italian operas, oratorios (including Messiah, 1741), various anthems for church and royal festivities, and organ concertos, which he interpolated into his oratorio performances. He composed only three hymn tunes, one of which (GOPSAL) still appears in some modern hymnals. A number of hymnal editors, including Lowell Mason, took themes from some of Handel's oratorios and turned them into hymn tunes; ANTIOCH is one example, long associated with “Joy to the World.” Bert Polman

James McGranahan

1840 - 1907 Hymnal Number: 450 Composer of "SHOWERS OF BLESSING" in Timeless Truths James McGranahan USA 1840-1907. Born at West Fallowfield, PA, uncle of Hugh McGranahan, and son of a farmer, he farmed during boyhood. Due to his love of music his father let him attend singing school, where he learned to play the bass viol. At age 19 he organized his first singing class and soon became a popular teacher in his area of the state. He became a noted musician and hymns composer. His father was reluctant to let him pursue this career, but he soon made enough money doing it that he was able to hire a replacement farmhand to help his father while he studied music. His father, a wise man, soon realized how his son was being used by God to win souls through his music. He entered the Normal Music School at Genesco, NY, under William B Bradbury in 1861-62. He met Miss Addie Vickery there. They married in 1863, and were very close to each other their whole marriage, but had no children. She was also a musician and hymnwriter in her own right. For a time he held a postmaster’s job in Rome, PA. In 1875 he worked for three years as a teacher and director at Dr. Root’s Normal Music Institute. He because well-known and successful as a result, and his work attracted much attention. He had a rare tenor voice, and was told he should train for the operatic stage. It was a dazzling prospect, but his friend, Philip Bliss, who had given his wondrous voice to the service of song for Christ for more than a decade, urged him to do the same. Preparing to go on a Christmas vacation with his wife, Bliss wrote McGranahan a letter about it, which McGranahan discussed with his friend Major Whittle. Those two met in person for the first time at Ashtubula, OH, both trying to retrieve the bodies of the Bliss’s, who died in a bridge-failed train wreck. Whittle thought upon meeting McGranahan, that here is the man Bliss has chosen to replace him in evangelism. The men returned to Chicago together and prayed about the matter. McGranahan gave up his post office job and the world gained a sweet gospel singer/composer as a result. McGranahan and his wife, and Major Whittle worked together for 11 years evangelizing in the U.S., Great Britain, and Ireland. They made two visits to the United Kingdom, in 1880 and 1883, the latter associated with Dwight Moody and Ira Sankey evangelistic work. McGranahan pioneered use of the male choir in gospel song. While holding meetings in Worcester, MA, he found himself with a choir of only male voices. Resourcefully, he quickly adapted the music to those voices and continued with the meetings. The music was powerful and started what is known as male choir and quartet music. Music he published included: “The choice”, “Harvest of song”, “Gospel Choir”,, “Gospel hymns #3,#4, #5, #6” (with Sankey and Stebbins), “Songs of the gospel”, and “Male chorus book”. The latter three were issued in England. In 1887 McGranahan’s health compelled him to give up active work in evangelism. He then built a beautiful home, Maplehurst, among friends at Kinsman, OH, and settled down to the composition of music, which would become an extension of his evangelistic work. Though his health limited his hours, of productivity, some of his best hymns were written during these days. McGranahan was a most lovable, gentle, modest, unassuming, gentleman, and a refined and cultured Christian. He loved good fellowship, and often treated guests to the most delightful social feast. He died of diabetes at Kinsman, OH, and went home to be with his Savior. John Perry

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