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Lovingly, Tenderly Calling

Author: W. A. Ogden Appears in 45 hymnals First Line: Jesus, the loving Shepherd Refrain First Line: Lovingly, tenderly calling is He

LOVINGLY, TENDERLY CALLING

Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 34 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 12346 53234 321 Used With Text: Jesus, the Loving Shepherd

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Author: William A. Ogden Hymnal: Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #369 (1997) Topics: Invitation; Jesus Shepherd Scripture: John 10:14-16 Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, the loving Shepherd]

Lovingly, Tenderly Calling

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Christ in Song #46 (1908) First Line: Jesus, the loving Shepherd Refrain First Line: Lovingly, tenderly calling is he Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the loving Shepherd, Calleth thee now to come Into the fold of safety, Where there is rest and room; Come in the strength of manhood, Come in the morn of youth, Enter the fold of safety, Enter the way of truth. Chorus: Lovingly, tenderly calling is he; Wanderer, wanderer, come unto me, Patiently standing there, waiting, I See Jesus my Shepherd divine. 2 Jesus, the loving Shepherd, Gave his dear life for thee, Tenderly now he's calling, Wanderer, come to me; Haste, for without is danger, Come, cries the Shepherd blest, Enter the fold of safety, Enter the place of rest. [Chorus] 3 Lingering is but folly, Wolves are abroad today, Seeking the sheep now straying, Seeking the lambs to stay; Jesus, the loving Shepherd, Calleth thee now to come Into the fold of safety, When there is rest and room. [Chorus] Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, the loving Shepherd]

The Loving Shepherd

Author: W. A. Ogden Hymnal: Songs of Salvation #74 (1887) First Line: Jesus, the loving Shepherd Refrain First Line: Lovingly, tenderly, calling is He Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, the loving Shepherd]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: William A. Ogden Author of "Jesus, the Loving Shepherd" in Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry