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Pray for the Wanderer
Author: Rev. C. M. Hott Appears in 27 hymnals Matching Instances: 14 First Line: Far in the desert wild Lyrics: 1. Far in the desert wild,
Walking a dreary way;
Suff'ring and sin defiled,
Going astray.
Chorus:
Pray for the wanderer,
Pray for the wanderer,
Pray for the wanderer
Going astray!
2. Tenderly bid, they come,
Back from sin's wilderness;
Come to our Father's home,
Saved by his grace. [Chorus]
3. Plead now at mercy's gate
For each poor wand'ring one;
Soon it will be too late,
Life will be gone. [Chorus]
4. Pray, and with love entreat
All who by sin are pressed;
Bid them at Jesus' feet
Find endless rest. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Far in the desert wild]
Pray for the Wanderer
First Came The Hour of Prayer
Author: William C. Dix Meter: 12.10.12.10 Appears in 1 hymnal Matching Instances: 1 First Line: First came the hour of prayer, calm in the mountain air Lyrics: 1 First came the hour of prayer, calm in the mountain air,
And then with sudden blaze came glorious sight;
Yet proud of heart, wouldst thou be blest on Tabor’s brow,
Before thy patient prayers have stormed its height?
2 Or thou hast slept perchance; oh, for an angel’s glance,
Oh, for a light to pierce, mystery to scan!
With face of dazzling light, in raiment pure and white,
With reverent gaze, behold the Son of Man.
3 Alas! hadst thou but known the vision to be shown,
Eagerly thou hadst strained thine anxious eyes;
Thy Lord transfigured there, the while His unknown prayer
Rose up, by angels borne to wondering skies.
4 How hadst thou watched! But now, before the Altered bow,
The Altered, still for thee, the very same;
That Babe on Mary’s knee, now Christ to die for thee,
Clothed in a wondrous robe of burning flame.
5 From hidden grave afar, from mystic fiery car,
Lord of the ages past, future, and space,
The living and the dead brings to this mountain dread,
Bright with the radiance of incarnate grace.
6 No thunders shake the air, no lightnings strike despair,
Yet see the Prophet and law Giver here;
God talks with men, and they His glory see today,
Nor fall in dread amaze, for Christ is near.
7 Oh, in this awful hour of rule and kingly power,
The Lord of Glory now speaks unto them;
Hear, mid the shining light, He tells of coming night,
Death that awaits Him at Jerusalem.
8 Proud heart, when soaring high, scaling the very sky,
Self-throned awhile in some seventh heav’n of bliss;
Think thou with trembling breath of darkness and of death,
Thy Lord from Tabor’s mount hath taught thee this.
9 And when the cloud is near, and flesh shrinks down in fear,
As thou art treading on dread paths unknown,
O Voice of Love, be near, call through the cloud and fear,
Lead to the Mount of God, to Jesus’ throne. Used With Tune: ASHGABAT Text Sources: A Vision of All Saints, and Other Poems (London: John Hodges, 1871)
First Came The Hour of Prayer
First Came The Hour of Prayer
Author: William C. Dix Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #9154 Meter: 12.10.12.10 First Line: First came the hour of prayer, calm in the mountain air Lyrics: 1 First came the hour of prayer, calm in the mountain air,
And then with sudden blaze came glorious sight;
Yet proud of heart, wouldst thou be blest on Tabor’s brow,
Before thy patient prayers have stormed its height?
2 Or thou hast slept perchance; oh, for an angel’s glance,
Oh, for a light to pierce, mystery to scan!
With face of dazzling light, in raiment pure and white,
With reverent gaze, behold the Son of Man.
3 Alas! hadst thou but known the vision to be shown,
Eagerly thou hadst strained thine anxious eyes;
Thy Lord transfigured there, the while His unknown prayer
Rose up, by angels borne to wondering skies.
4 How hadst thou watched! But now, before the Altered bow,
The Altered, still for thee, the very same;
That Babe on Mary’s knee, now Christ to die for thee,
Clothed in a wondrous robe of burning flame.
5 From hidden grave afar, from mystic fiery car,
Lord of the ages past, future, and space,
The living and the dead brings to this mountain dread,
Bright with the radiance of incarnate grace.
6 No thunders shake the air, no lightnings strike despair,
Yet see the Prophet and law Giver here;
God talks with men, and they His glory see today,
Nor fall in dread amaze, for Christ is near.
7 Oh, in this awful hour of rule and kingly power,
The Lord of Glory now speaks unto them;
Hear, mid the shining light, He tells of coming night,
Death that awaits Him at Jerusalem.
8 Proud heart, when soaring high, scaling the very sky,
Self-throned awhile in some seventh heav’n of bliss;
Think thou with trembling breath of darkness and of death,
Thy Lord from Tabor’s mount hath taught thee this.
9 And when the cloud is near, and flesh shrinks down in fear,
As thou art treading on dread paths unknown,
O Voice of Love, be near, call through the cloud and fear,
Lead to the Mount of God, to Jesus’ throne. Languages: English Tune Title: ASHGABAT
First Came The Hour of Prayer
Pray For the Wanderer
Author: Charles M. Hott Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7877 Meter: 12.10.12.10 First Line: Far in the desert wild, walking a dreary way Lyrics: 1 Far in the desert wild, walking a dreary way,
Suffering and sin defiled, going astray.
Refrain:
Pray for the wanderer,
Pray for the wanderer,
Pray for the wanderer,
Going astray!
2 Tenderly bid, they come, back from sin’s wilderness,
Come to our Father’s home, saved by His grace. [Refrain]
3 Plead now at mercy’s gate for each poor wandering one;
Soon it will be too late, life will be done. [Refrain]
4 Pray, and with love entreat, all who by sin are pressed,
Bid them at Jesus’ feet find endless rest. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ASHGABAT
Pray For the Wanderer
Pray for the Wanderer
Author: Rev. C. M. Hott Hymnal: The Sacred Hymnal #189 (1899) First Line: Far in the desert wild Languages: English Tune Title: [Far in the desert wild]
Pray for the Wanderer
Aldine S. Kieffer
1840 - 1904 Person Name: A. S. Kieffer Composer of "[Far in the desert wild]" in The Crowning Day Full name Aldine Silliman Kiefer
Aldine S. Kieffer
C. M. Hott
1851 - 1890 Person Name: Rev. C. M. Hott Author of "Pray for the Wanderer" in The Gospel Awakening
C. M. Hott
W. Chatterton Dix
1837 - 1898 Person Name: William C. Dix Author of "First Came The Hour of Prayer" in The Cyber Hymnal Most British hymn writers in the nineteenth century were clergymen, but William C. Dix (b. Bristol, England, 1837; d. Cheddar, Somerset, England, 1898) was a notable exception. Trained in the business world, he became the manager of a marine insurance company in Glasgow, Scotland. Dix published various volumes of his hymns, such as Hymns of Love and Joy (1861) and Altar Songs: Verses on the Holy Eucharist (1867). A number of his texts were first published in Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861).
Bert Polman
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Dix, William Chatterton, son of John Dix, surgeon, of Bristol, author of the Life of Chatterton; Local Legends, &c, born at Bristol, June 14, 1837, and educated at the Grammar School of that city. Mr. Chatterton Dix's contributions to modern hymnody are numerous and of value. His fine Epiphany hymn, "As with gladness men of old,” and his plaintive ”Come unto Me, ye weary," are examples of his compositions, many of which rank high amongst modern hymns. In his Hymns of Love and Joy, 1861, Altar Songs, Verses on the Holy Eucharist, 1867; Vision of All Saints, &c, 1871; and Seekers of a City, 1878, some of his compositions were first published. The greater part, however, were contributed to Hymns Ancient & Modern; St. Raphaels Hymnbook, 1861; Lyra Eucharidica, 1863; Lyra Messianica, 1864; Lyra Mystica, 1865; The People's Hymns, 1867; The Hymnary, 1872; Church Hymns, 1871, and others. Many of his contributions are renderings in metrical form of Dr. Littledale's translation from the Greek in his Offices . . . of the Holy Eastern Church, 1863; and of the Rev. J. M. Rodwell's translation of hymns of the Abyssinian Church. These renderings of the "songs of other Churches" have not received the attention they deserve, and the sources from whence they come are practically unknown to most hymnal compilers. Mr. Dix has also written many Christmas and Easter carols, the most widely known of which is "The Manger Throne." In addition to detached pieces in prose and verse for various magazines, he has published two devotional works, Light; and The Risen Life, 1883; and a book of instructions for children entitled The Pattern Life, 1885. The last-named contains original hymns by Mr. Dix not given elsewhere. In addition to the more important of Mr. Dix's hymns which are annotated under their respective first lines, the following are also in common use:-
1. God cometh, let the heart prepare. Advent. In his Vision of All Saints, &c, 1871.
2. Holy, holy, holy, to Thee our vows we pay. Holy Communion. Published in his Altar Songs, 1867, in 6 stanzas of 6 lines, and headed "Eucharistic Processional for Dedication Feast." In the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Church Hymns, 1871, and others in an abridged form.
3. How long, O Lord, how long, we ask. Second Advent. Appeared in the Appendix to the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Psalms & Hymns, 1869, and repeated in several collections.
4. In our work and in our play. Children's Hymn. Published in his Hymns and Carols for Children, 1869, and is largely adopted in children's hymnbooks, as Mrs. Brock's Children's Hymnbook, 1881, and others. Also in the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Church Hymns, 1871.
5. In the hollow of Thine hand. For Fair Weather. Appeared in the People's Hymns, 1867, and repeated in several others.
6. Joy fills our inmost heart today. Christmas. Printed in the Church Times, and then on a Flysheet by Gr. J. Palmer, as the third of Four Joyful Hymns for Christmas, circa 1865. It is in the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Church Hymns, 1871, and other hymnals. It is also one of Mr. Dix's Christmas Customs & Christmas Carols, not dated.
7. Lift up your songs, ye thankful. St. Ambrose. Contributed to the People's Hymns, 1867.
8. Now in numbers softly flowing. St. Cecilia. Contributed to the People's Hymns, 1867.
9. Now, our Father, we adore Thee. Praise to the Father. Appeared in the Appendix to the S. P. C. K. Psalms & Hymns, 1869.
10. O Christ, Thou Son of Mary. St. Crispin. First printed in the Union Review, Sept., 1866, and thence into the People's Hymns, 1887.
11. O Cross which only canst allay. Glorying and Trusting in the Cross. Published in the People's Hymns, 1867.
12. O Thou the Eternal Son of God. Good Friday. Appeared in Lyra Messianica, 1864; the author's Hymns and Carols for Children, 1869; the S. P. C. K. Church Hymns, 1871, &c.
13. On the waters dark and drear. For use at Sea. Published in Hymns for Public Worship, &c. (St. Raphael's, Bristol), 1861; the S. P. C. K. Church Hymns, 1871, &c.
14. Only one prayer to-day. Ash Wednesday. Contributed to the People's Hymns, 1867.
15. Sitting at receipt of custom. St. Matthew. Appeared in the People's Hymns, 1867.
16. The Cross is on thy brow. Confirmation. In the 1869 Appendix to the S. P. C. K. Psalms & Hymns.
17. The stars above our head. Work and Humility. In the 1869 Appendix to the S. P. C. K. Psalms & Hymns.
18. When the shades of night are falling. Evening Hymn to the Good Shepherd. In the author's Seekers of a City, &c. [1878].
Most of Mr. Dix's best-known hymns, and also some of those named above, are in common use in America and other English-speaking countries. In Great Britain and America from 30 to 40 are in common use. He died Sept. 9, 1898.
-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
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Dix, William Chatterton, p. 302, ii. Additional hymns by Mr. Dix now in common use are:—
1. Lift up your songs, ye angel choirs. Ascension.
2. Now, my soul rehearse the story. Christ Feeding the Multitude.
3. Within the temple's hallowed courts. Blessed Virgin Mary. These hymns are from his Altar Songs, 1867.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)
W. Chatterton Dix
