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Simeon Butler Marsh

1798 - 1875 Person Name: Simeon B. Marsh Topics: Access to God; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Aspirations For Holiness; Assurance Declared; Christ Light and Guide; Christ Love to; Christians Graces of; Christians Saved by Grace; Decision; Faith Blessedness of; Godly Fear Described; God Attributes of; God Hearer of Prayer; God Holiness of; Grace Abounding; House of God Longed for and Loved; Love For God; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise for temporal blessings; Prayer confidence in; Providence of God Over Saints; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; The Righteous Joy of; Safety Assured; Sin Salvation from; Trust in God Blessedness of; The Wicked Character of; The Wicked Prayers for Punishment of Composer of "MARTYN" in The Psalter Simeon Butler Marsh USA 1798-1875. Born at Sherburne, NY, he was raised on a farm. A Presbyterian, he became a gifted organist and teacher. He sang in a choir at age seven and studied music at age 16. By age 19 he was teaching in the local singing schools in Geneva, NY, and had met hymnist, Thomas Hastings from Geneva, NY, who gave him much encouragement. He married Eliza Carrier, and they had a son, John, and a daughter, Jane. In 1837 he became publisher of the Amsterdam, NY, paper “Intelligencer” (later called ‘Recorder’), and ran it for seven years, even setting his own type. He moved back to Sherburne and founded the Sherburne News. He taught music to choirs and children for almost 30 years in and around the Albany Presbytery, and also served as a Sunday school superintendent for six years and a choir leader for three years. He set type for three juvenile books as well. For thirteen years he gave free music instruction to students in the Schenectedy area. In 1859 he returned to Sherburne and gave music instruction to large classes of men, women, and children. He wrote two cantatas: “The Savior” and “The king of the forest”. He wrote a number of hymns, but most have not survived over time. His wife died in 1873. He died at Albany, NY, and is buried in Schenectady, NY. John Perry

L. O. Emerson

1820 - 1915 Person Name: Luther O Emerson Topics: Afflictions Many and Severe; Afflictions Prayer in; Christ Power of; Christians Conflicts of; Comfort in Trials; Covenant Keeping; Despondency; God Adored and Exalted; God Attributes of; God Glorious; God Hearer of Prayer; God Works of; Hope; Meditation; Miracles; Nature Revelation of God in; Patience; Praise for temporal blessings; Praise For Works of Creation; Praise For Work of Redemption; Preservation; The Righteous Forsaken by God; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Salvation God's Gift; The Sea; Spiritual Darkness Composer of "SESSIONS" in The Psalter Luther Orlando Emerson was born at Parsonsfield, Maine, August 3, 1820. He descended from distinguished English ancestry. His parents were quite musical, and while the family circle were together, they had a choir and orchestra of their own. The father played the violoncello, the mother was an excellent singer, the flute and violin added their sweet tones, till the quiet homestead rang with melody. Mr. Emerson's education was obtained at the district school, Parsonsfield Seminary and Effingham Academy. He was full of energy, quick and versatile, an apt scholar, and with a view to entering the profession of medicine he entered Dracut Academy, Mass. But his great love for music swerved him from that course, and now, having far better opportunities for cultivating and enjoying this taste and ability, he soon determined upon music as the profession of his choice. He accordingly commenced a course of musical instruction under the late I. B. Woodbury, then a popular teacher of music. After several years of study on the voice, piano, organ and in harmony, Mr. Emerson went to Salem, Mass., began teaching, and took charge of his first choir at a salary of one hundred dollars per year. Here he commenced the composition of music for his own choir, whiich was so popular with its members and the congregation, that Mr. Emerson was encouraged to seek a larger hearing by publishing a collection of church music. Among the tunes was that of Sessions, named after his pastor, which was destined to have a perennial popularity, and is often used in worship in the place of Old Hundred, for the Doxology. At the great Peace Jubilee it was received with applause when sung by a chorus of ten thousand voices, accompanied by an orchestra of two hundred instruments and a great pipe organ. The effect was sublime beyond expression. In 1847 occurred the marriage of Mr. Emerson to Miss Mary Gore, daughter of a prominent Boston merchant. She was a lady of much musical taste and ability. In 1853 he decided to make an effort to put his music before the public, and accordingly went to Boston in search of a publisher. Like most young and unknown authors, he met with but little encouragement, but finally found a publisher in the person of Mr. B. B. Muzzy. Thus was the Romberg Collection published. The book was not pushed — hence it found no market. After a residence of eight years in Salem, Mr. Emerson removed to Boston, accepting the position of organist and musical director at the Bulfinch Street Church, then under the pastoral care of Rev. Wm. R. Alger, which he filled for four years. He eagerly improved the rare means of culture which were once more enjoyed, meanwhile teaching and composing music. In 1857 he formed the connection with Oliver Ditson Company, of Boston, of author and publisher, which has continued to the present time with but one interruption (a single volume brought out by another firm), the Golden Wreath, which at once became popular, and sold forty thousand during the first year, this being the initial volume in the long series since brought out by these publishers. In 1858 came the Golden Harp, which was also a success. These successes gave him not only encouragement, but reputation. Mr. Emerson now entered upon a career of usefulness and popularity for which he had been preparing during the years of self-denying struggle and discipline. He was called to take charge of the music in the Second Congregational Church, Greenfield, Mass., and also of the musical department of Power's Institute, at Bernardston. Amid nature's most beautiful surroundings, he had a quiet retreat for the pursuit of his true vocation, the composition of church music. The first fruit of his genius here was the Sabbath Harmony, in 1860. This book was also a success. In 1863 followed the Harp of Judah, which had the remarkable sale of nearly fifty thousand copies in the first three months. This book probably gave Mr. Emerson his preeminence as a composer of church music, containing as it did his anthem, Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah, and many of his finest compositions. Having declined the solicitations of Dr. Lowell Mason to become his associate in music, Mr. Emerson started forth on his own plans, and attained the highest rank among those who loved the pure and beautiful in song. Mr. W. S. B. Mathews, a musical critic, pronounces him the best melodist of all the psalmodic writers. In 1866 the equally successful Jubilate appeared, followed by the Choral Tribute, the Standard and the Leader. In the last two Dr. I. R. Pahner was associated with him. Later on came the Salutation, Voice of Worship, Herald of Praise, etc. The diligence with which Mr. Emerson plied his pen can be estimated when one recalls the fact that he has made seventy-two collections of music, embracing music for churches, singing schools, public schools, choral societies and conventions, instruction books for voice, organ, etc. He has also composed and published scores of songs, quartets and instrumental pieces. The great amount of work this represents can only be appreciated by those who have undertaken similar labors. Some years ago the degree of Doctor of Music was conferred upon Professor Emerson by the Faculty of Findlay College, Findlay, Ohio. For many years past. Dr. Emerson has devoted his energies to the grand purpose of elevating the general character of music in our churches, and thus largely advancing the interests of true worship. He places great stress upon the mission of church music. He regards sacred music as the best expression of devotional feeling that exists. He looks upon sacred song as prayer, and believes that it inspires and intensifies prayer. With this view he has taken an active and prominent part in musical festivals and conventions, of which he has conducted over three hundred throughout the United States and Canada. As a conductor, he stands in the front rank. As a teacher. Dr. Emerson has an exceedingly happy faculty of imparting in a concise manner to his classes. His very pleasing address enables him to command the undivided attention of his pupils. As a singer, he has always held high rank, and has sung much in public. His voice is a baritone of great compass, and quite powerful. As a lecturer upon music, Dr. Emerson has attracted much attention. His most popular lecture is entitled The World of Music, in which he traces its origin and progress, and gives some excellent traits of the lives of the great composers. In this lecture he also shows the design of music, and how it has been prized in every age of the world, among all nations — its power in the Church and State, and the need of its influence in the family — in joy and sorrow — for this life and the life to come. -Biography of Gospel Song and Hymn Writers

Theodore E. Perkins

1831 - 1912 Topics: Access to God; Adoration; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Character Value of Good; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Atonement of; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ Minstry of; Christ Power of; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Righteousness of; Christ The Saviour; Christ Worshiped; Christians Evangelists; Comfort in Trials; Consecration and Dedication; Contentment; Godly Fear Blessedness of; God Adored and Exalted; God Attributes of; God Compassion of ; God Goodness of; God Hearer of Prayer; God Justice of; God Love and Mercy; God Source of All Good; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Gospel Privileges of; Love For God; Mercy of God Celebrated; Mercy of God Great; Praise By Men; Praise Calls to; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise for temporal blessings; Praise For Works of Providence; Prayer confidence in; Prayer Promise to; Protection Only from God; Providence of God Over His Creatures; Royalty of Christ Providential; Salvation Promised; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Sincerity; Thanksgiving Declared; Truth; Waiting upon God Composer of "NAZARETH" in The Psalter Theodore E. Perkins was born at Poughkeepsie, on the Hudson, N.Y., July 21, 1831. His father was a Baptist clergyman. The family of ten brothers and sisters sang and played various instruments, forming among themselves both choir and orchestra. His musical education began at the early age of three years. During his father's pastorate at Hamilton, N. Y., the choir rehearsals were often held at the parsonage, and the leader used to place the three-year-old on a small stool, on the table around which the choir was assembled, giving him a chance to both see and hear. Later on he played the violincello in church, standing on a stool in order to finger the instrument. The home gatherings — especially on Thanksgiving Day, are the recollections among the happiest of his childhood. His father became pastor of the Berean Baptist Church in New York City, in 1839, giving him the opportunity of studying the pianoforte, of which he became a proficient player. His fine alto voice soon gave him notoriety. At the age of nineteen while filling a position as clerk in New York, all his spare time was given to the study of voice and piano. In 1851 he went to Hamilton, N. Y., taught music in Madison University (now Colgate), and in the Female Seminary. In 1854 he went to Port Jervis, N. Y., where he taught singing school, and April 30, 1855, married Mary Frances Caskey, who was for years his soprano soloist in many musical Festivals and Conventions. Soon after marriage he removed to Salem, N. J., where his lifework as singing school teacher really began, including Bridgeton and prominent towns in southern New Jersey. During the summer of 1856 he and his wife were pupils of the Normal Academy of Music at North Reading, Mass., conducted by Drs. Lowell Mason and Geo. F. Root. During 1856-1858 he was given the position of assistant teacher and manager. His association with these two great men gave an inspiration to all his future work. In 1859 he was co-principal with Wm. B. Bradbury at the Normal Academy of Music, Geneseo, N. Y. He remained at Geneseo until 1863. Professor Perkins also held very successful schools in North Pelham Province of Ontario, Canada, and in 1864-1868 was principal in schools at Tunkhannock and Meadville, Pa. In 1860, The Olive Branch, his first book of church music, was published by F. J. Huntington, New York City, the sales reaching 100,000. Next was Oriental, which sold over 30,000. The Union, Glees and Anthems, and Sabbath Anthems followed ; then The Sacred Lute, which sold over 300,000. His Sunday-school books commenced with The Evergreen, followed by the Shining Star and New Shining Star. Then came Psalm King, which was the last of the books published by Mr. Huntington. Hallowed Songs was published by Philip Phillips; The Sunday School Banner was published by Wm. B. Bradbury. The Royal Standard was published in Toronto, Canada. The Golden Promise, Sabbath Carols, The Mount Zion Collection were published under his own supervision. His Free Sunday School Songs several times numbered over 500,000 a month. Coronation Songs with Rev. Dr. Deems as hymn editor was published by A. S. Barnes Co., who also published Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in which Dr. C. S. Robinson was hymn editor, who with Professor Perkins edited Calvary Songs, published by the American S. S. Union. Gospel Tent Songs was evangelical. The Safe-Guard Singer was his temperance book. Mr. Perkins was musical director in the following churches in Brooklyn: The Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. Cuyler; Strong Place Baptist Church, Rev. E. E. L. Taylor, D. D.; Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. H. G. Weston, D. D., L. L. D.; Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. Rice, followed by Dr. John Hall; The Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. C. S. Robinson, who was his close friend; The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rev. Dr. Tyng, Jr. ; Trinity Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. J. B. Simmons, and Washington Square M. E. Church. In Philadelphia: The Fifth Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Chase; The Eleventh Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Colman; The Tabernacle M. E. Church, Rev. George Gaul, D. D. He was leader and singer in Evangelistic Services, at the Rink, The Old Madison Square Garden and Cooper Union, all of New York City. The music of the first great meeting of the world's Evangelical Alliance, held for ten days in New York City, was under his direction, as was the first National Sunday School convention, held in Newark, N. J. He was also conductor at the Golden Anniversary of the Female Guardian Society, leading a chorus of forty-two hundred children. In the opening chorus, Great is the Lord, by Dr. Calcott, the word "Great" was given with so much decision and power that the clergymen on the platform sprang to their feet and remained standing until the chorus was finished. He taught voice culture in Princeton and Lafayette Universities, The Union Theological Seminary, New York City; Crozer Seminary, Chester, Pa., and organized the music department of Temple University, Philadelphia, continuing in charge four years. He had charge of the children's choir of Howard Mission, New York City, for twenty-five years, and thinks that some of the happiest and most restful of the working hours were spent in teaching the poor children of the fourth and sixth wards to sing the Gospel. Mr. Sankey said to Mr. Perkins that " Jesus of Nazareth was my banner song for eight years." Jesus is Mine has been sung at the Christian's death-bed, the grave, and once as the convict was going to the scaffold. His Christmas Carol Sweetly Carol had a very large sale in this country, and was republished in England, France, Italy, and Germany. For a period of forty years he has made the study of the voice special work. The most thorough investigations of the voice and its possibilities were made with the assistance of the late John Howard, extending over a period of twenty-five years, during which he has had the care of over two thousand voices. He published a work entitled, Physiological Yoice Culture, edited by his son, the late T. Edward Perkins, M. D., physician and throat specialist of Philadelphia. Mr. Perkins also completed a method of voice culture based on the principles of John Howard's Physiology of Artistic Singing." During these years of work he has found time to edit thirty-four books of church, Sunday-school, day-school, and glee music, the larger portion having been previously mentioned. Also songs and ballads in sheet form, and a cantata entitled, The Excursion, libretto by Fanny Crosby, with whom there has existed an unbroken friendship for over forty years. -Biography of Gospel Song and hymn Writers

William Boyd

1847 - 1928 Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Promises for; Assurance Declared; Blessedness Of Those Fearing God; Cares; Character Good and Bad Contrasted; Christ Glorying in; Christ Grace and Love of; Christians Believers; Christians Conscious of Safety; Deliverance from trouble; Faith Blessedness of; Glory of God In Providence; God Our Guardian; God Hearer of Prayer; God Love and Mercy; God Source of All Good; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Heart Broken and Contrite; Holiness Of Christians; Judgments On the Wicked; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise for temporal blessings; Prayer Answers to; Prayer confidence in; Prayer Promise to; Preservation; Protection Only from God; The Righteous Deliverances of; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; The Righteous Troubles of; Safety Assured; Salvation God's Gift; Sin Salvation from; Trust in God Blessedness of; The Wicked Fate of Composer of "PENTECOST" in The Psalter William Boyd Jamaica 1847-1928. Born at Montego Bay, he studied under Sabine-Baring Gould, and attended Worcester College,Oxford. He was ordained an Anglican priest in 1877, eventually becoming Vicar at All Saints Church, Norfolk Square, London. John Perry

Louis von Esch

1880 - 1980 Person Name: Loius von Esch Topics: Adoption; Adoration; Anger of God Restrained; Christ Atonement of; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ The Saviour; Christ Worshiped; Christians Christ the Life of; Christians Saved by Grace; Comfort in Trials; Contentment; Covenant Promises; Deliverance From Sickness; Deliverance From Sin; Evening Psalms; Faith Confession of; Family; Godly Fear Blessedness of; God Adored and Exalted; God Attributes of; God Compassion of ; God Fatherhood of; God Goodness of; God Love and Mercy; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Fulness of ; Grace Abounding; Lord's Supper; Mercy of God Great; Obedience; Pardon Set Forth; Parents and Children; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Mercy; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise for temporal blessings; Praise For Work of Redemption; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Salvation From Sin and Trouble; Sickness Recovery from; Thanksgiving Declared; The Wicked Warned Composer of "AUTUMN" in The Psalter

Elizabeth Howard Cuthbert

1800 - 1857 Person Name: Elizabeth H. Cuthbert Topics: Adoration; Christ Atonement of; Christ Glorying in; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ The Saviour; Christ Worshiped; Christians Christ the Life of; Christians Saved by Grace; Comfort in Trials; Contentment; Covenant Promises; Deliverance From Sickness; Deliverance From Sin; Faith Confession of; God Adored and Exalted; God Attributes of; God Compassion of ; God Goodness of; God Love and Mercy; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Fulness of ; Grace Abounding; Grace Justifying; Grace Redeeming; Grace Restoring; Grace Sustaining; Lord's Supper; Mercy of God Great; Pardon Set Forth; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Mercy; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise for temporal blessings; Praise For Work of Redemption; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Salvation From Sin and Trouble; Sickness Recovery from; Thanksgiving Declared Composer of "HOWARD" in The Psalter Howard was a native of Dublin, Ireland. --www.hymntime.com/tch/

Alexander B. Morton

Person Name: A. B. Morton Topics: Adoration; Anger of God Slow; Assurance Enjoyed; Christ Atonement of; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Providences of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Evangelists; Glory of God In Creation; God Adored and Exalted; God Attributes of; God Compassionate; God Glorious; God Good; God Loving and Merciful; God Source of All Good; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Mercy of God Celebrated; Mercy of God Great; Missions Triumphs of; Praise By Saints; Praise For God's Goodness; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise For Temporal Mercies; Praise Of the Lord; Providence of God Over His Creatures; Royalty of Christ Over All; Royalty of Christ Providential; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Waiting on God Composer of "[The Lord Jehovah gracious is]" in Bible Songs

B. C. Unseld

1843 - 1923 Person Name: Benjamin C. Unseld Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Promises for; Angels; Assurance Declared; Blessedness Of Those Fearing God; Cares; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Glorying in; Christ Grace and Love of; Christians Believers; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Deliverance from trouble; Faith Blessedness of; Godly Fear Blessedness of; Godly Fear Exhortation to; Glory of God In Providence; God Our Guardian; God Hearer of Prayer; God Love and Mercy; God Source of All Good; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Privileges of; Grace Justifying; Praise For God's Mercy; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise for temporal blessings; Prayer Answers to; Prayer confidence in; Prayer Promise to; Preservation; Protection Only from God; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous Deliverances of; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Safety Assured; Salvation God's Gift; Seeking God; Sin Salvation from; Thanksgiving Declared; Trust in God Blessedness of Composer of "EUPHEMIA" in The Psalter Benjamin Carl Unseld, 1843-1923 Born: October 18, 1843, Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Died: November 19, 1923. Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, Shepherdstown, West Virginia. After leaving school at age 14, Unseld worked as a clerk in a country store. He received his first musical instruction around age 15, from a companion who had attended a singing school. He was shown the representation of the scale in the old Carmina Sacra, and had it sung for him. At the friend’s suggestion, he got permission from his pastor to practice on the church organ. Since both boys worked, their only chance to practice was after the store closed at 9:00 p.m., and occasionally at noontime. They went to the church together and took turns, one at the keyboard and the other at the bellows. Shortly after the Battle of Antietam in September 1862, some of which Unseld witnessed, he left home and became a bookkeeper in the general offices of a railroad in Columbia, Pennsylvania. He sang in a choir, and gained further practice reading music. He rented a melodeon and spent much time in his room improvising on it. He bought a copy of Woodbury’s Harmony and Musical Composition, and studied it as well as he could without a teacher. He accepted an invitation to play the organ in the local Methodist church, on the condition that he received the tunes early in the week so he could learn them. This was his first position as an organist. In the spring of 1866, he entered the Musical Institute in Providence, Rhode Island, conducted by Eben Tourjée (founder of the New England Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts, and father of Lizzie Tourjée). There he studied voice, piano, organ, and harmony. After learning of Unseld’s business experience, Dr. Tourjée made him secretary of the school; in 1867, Unseld became the first secretary of the New England Conservatory. Starting in 1870, Unseld attended schools led by Theodore F. Seward. There he met George Webb, Lowell Mason, James McGranahan, Charles Case, and other notables in the music community. In 1874, Unseld taught at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, and helped train Fisk’s Jubilee Singers for their European trip. In 1877 and 1878, he was organist and choir master at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In 1879, Unseld moved to New York City, and for 15 years taught, led choirs, composed and published. In New York, his musical headquarters was the publishing house of Biglow & Main Company, where he was in almost daily contact with the popular composers and teachers of the day: Ira Sankey, Horatio Palmer, Hubert Main, Robert Lowry, et al. In 1894, Unseld moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and worked as an editor for the Fillmore Music House. In 1898, he moved to Dayton, Ohio, and worked in a similar capacity for the Lorenz Publishing Company. He moved back to New York City in 1901, then to Hagerstown, Maryland in 1905. He and his wife Sallie were apparently living in Tennessee as of 1920. Unseld’s works include: The Choral Standard (New York: Fillmore Brothers, 1895) Progress in Song, with E. T. Hildebrand (Cincinnati, Ohio: The Fillmore Brothers Company) Unseld was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2004. Sources-- Hall, pp. 239-44 Music-- Ancyra Euphemia He Is Risen Hordville Make Haste! Meschach Twilight Is Falling Unseld Wonderful Message --www.hymntime.com/tch

H. R. Palmer

1834 - 1907 Topics: Adoration; Anger of God Slow; Assurance Enjoyed; Christ Beauty of; Christ Exaltation; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ Power of; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Providences of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Evangelists; Consecration and Dedication; Glory of God In Creation; God Adored and Exalted; God Attributes of; God Compassionate; God Glorious; God Good; God King; God Loving and Merciful; God Righteous; God Source of All Good; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Mercy of God Celebrated; Mercy of God Great; Missions Triumphs of; Praise For God's Goodness; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise For Temporal Mercies; Praise Of the Lord; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Waiting on God; Worship Only as God Appoints Composer of "[O Lord, Thou art my God and King]" in Bible Songs Palmer, Horatio Richmond, MUS. DOC, was born April 26, 1834. He is the author of several works on the theory of music; and the editor of some musical editions of hymnbooks. To the latter he contributed numerous tunes, some of which have attained to great popularity, and 5 of which are in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, London, 1881. His publications include Songs of Love for the Bible School; and Book of Anthems, the combined sale of which has exceeded one million copies. As a hymnwriter he is known by his "Yield not to temptation," which was written in 1868, and published in the National Sunday School Teachers' Magazine, from which it passed, with music by the author, into his Songs of Love, &c, 1874, and other collections. In America its use is extensive. Dr. Palmer's degree was conferred by the University of Chicago in 1880. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) =============== Palmer, H. R., p. 877, i. The hymn "Would you gain the best in life" (Steadfastness), in the Congregational Sunday School Supplement, 1891, the Council School Hymn Book, 1905, and others, is by this author. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

Herbert Stanley Oakeley

1830 - 1903 Person Name: Herbert S. Oakeley Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Promises for; Assurance Declared; Blessedness Of Those Fearing God; Cares; Character Good and Bad Contrasted; Christ Glorying in; Christ Grace and Love of; Christians Believers; Christians Conscious of Safety; Deliverance from trouble; Faith Blessedness of; Glory of God In Providence; God Our Guardian; God Hearer of Prayer; God Love and Mercy; God Source of All Good; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Heart Broken and Contrite; Holiness Of Christians; Judgments On the Wicked; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise for temporal blessings; Prayer Answers to; Prayer confidence in; Prayer Promise to; Preservation; Protection Only from God; The Righteous Deliverances of; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; The Righteous Troubles of; Safety Assured; Salvation God's Gift; Sin Salvation from; Trust in God Blessedness of; The Wicked Fate of Composer of "ABENDS" in The Psalter