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The Rock That Is Higher Than I
Author: Erastus Johnson Appears in 276 hymnals First Line: O sometimes the shadows are deep Refrain First Line: O then to the Rock let me fly Topics: Christ Refuge
The Rock That Is Higher Than I
[O sometimes the shadows are deep]
Appears in 143 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W.G. Fischer Incipit: 51315 61655 5123 Used With Text: O then to the Rock let me fly
[O sometimes the shadows are deep]
[O sometimes the shadows are deep]
Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: J. Howard Entwisle Used With Text: The Rock that Is Higher than I
[O sometimes the shadows are deep]
O Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep
Author: Erastus Johnson, 1826-1909 Hymnal: Christian Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #517 (1959) Refrain First Line: O then to the Rock let me fly Languages: English Tune Title: [O sometimes the shadows are deep]
O Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep
O Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep
Author: E Johnson Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #296 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Refrain First Line: O then to the Rock let me fly Lyrics: 1 O sometimes the shadows are deep,
And rough seems the path to the goal,
And sorrows, sometimes how they sweep
Like tempests down over the soul!
Refrain:
O then to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I;
O then to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I!
2 O sometimes how long seems the day,
And sometimes how weary my feet;
But toiling in life's dusty way,
The Rock's blessed shadow, how sweet! [Refrain]
3 O near to the Rock let me keep
If blessings or sorrow prevail;
Or climbing the mountain way steep,
Or walking the shadowy vale. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus, Our Shepherd Languages: English Tune Title: THE ROCK OF REFUGE
O Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep
O Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep
Author: Erastus Johnson, 1826-1909 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #431 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Refrain First Line: O then to the Rock let me fly Lyrics: 1 O sometimes the shadows are deep,
And rough seems the path to the goal,
And sorrows, sometimes how they sweep
Like tempests down over the soul!
Refrain:
O then to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I;
O then to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I!
2 O sometimes how long seems the day,
And sometimes how weary my feet;
But toiling in life's dusty way,
The Rock's blessed shadow, how sweet! [Refrain]
3 O near to the Rock let me keep
If blessings or sorrow prevail,
Or climbing the mountain way steep,
Or walking the shadowy vale. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Assurance; God Refuge Scripture: Psalm 61:2 Languages: English Tune Title: THE ROCK OF REFUGE
O Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep
J. Howard Entwisle
1865 - 1901 Composer of "[O sometimes the shadows are deep]" in Glorious Gospel Hymns J Howard Entwisle USA 1865-1901. Born in PA, he became a musician and songbook editor-compiler in Philadelphia, PA, in the 1890s. He collaberated with William J Kirkpatrick, also of Philadelphia, promoting gospel songs. He helped compile “Songs of love and praise #4”, then later “Songs of love and praise #5”. Other published works were: “Bright melodies” (1899), “Heavenly sunlight” (1900), “Exalted praise” (1901). He died in Philadelphia.
John Perry
J. Howard Entwisle
W. G. Fischer
1835 - 1912 Person Name: William G. Fischer Author of "The Rock That Is Higher Than I" in Redeeming Love William Gustavus Fischer In his youth, William G. Fischer (b. Baltimore, MD, 1835; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1912) developed an interest in music while attending singing schools. His career included working in the book bindery of J. B. Lippencott Publishing Company, teaching music at Girard College, and co-owning a piano business and music store–all in Philadelphia. Fischer eventually became a popular director of music at revival meetings and choral festivals. In 1876 he conducted a thousand-voice choir at the Dwight L. Moody/Ira D. Sankey revival meeting in Philadelphia. Fischer composed some two hundred tunes for Sunday school hymns and gospel songs.
Bert Polman
W. G. Fischer
