[O do not let the Word depart] (Bushey)

[O do not let the Word depart] (Bushey)

Composer: J. Calvin Bushey (1842)
Published in 155 hymnals


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Composer: J. Calvin Bushey

James Calvin Bushey USA 1847-1929. Born in Arendtsville, PA, Bushey was a singing teacher who lived in Ohio during the latter 19th century. He compiled several music collections, including “The Chorus Class” (1879), “Sparkling Gems” (1880), “Choral Climax” (1886), and “Magneic Melodies” (1892), all published by the Music firm of Will L. Thompson. Bushey moved to Peoria,IL, late in life and died there. John Perry  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [O do not let the Word depart] (Bushey)
Composer: J. Calvin Bushey (1842)
Meter: 8.8.8.5 with refrain
Incipit: 12333 32313 55532
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

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Instances

Instances (1 - 15 of 15)
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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #250

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #161

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #559

Gospel Songs of Praise #6

Himnos de la Iglesia #174

Melodies of Love #53

New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #148

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #517

Redeeming Love #236

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Sacred Selections for the Church #629

Audio

Small Church Music #6354

TextScoreAudio

The Cyber Hymnal #5528

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The Cyber Hymnal #13622

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The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #184

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Timeless Truths #796

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