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[Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William Augustine Ogden Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 51111 51332 11333 Used With Text: Go Tell The Glad Tidings

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Go Tell the Glad Tidings

Author: Isaac G. Mitchell Appears in 2 hymnals Hymnal Title: Christian Endeavor Hymns First Line: Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet Refrain First Line: Go tell the glad tidings again Lyrics: 1 Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet, Of Jesus who came from above; The message of mercy to sinners repeat, The story of infinite love. Refrain: Go tell the glad tidings again, And gladly sing out the refrain; The message is true; what more can we do Than tell the old story again? 2 Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet, Till all, of His mercy shall know; And come with rejoicing to bow at His feet, Redeemed from their sorrow and woe. [Refrain] 3 Go tell the glad tidings of mercy and love, To lost ones where’er they may be; That souls may be won for the kingdom above, And own their salvation to thee. [Refrain] Topics: Promises; Work Used With Tune: [Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet]

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Go Tell the Glad Tidings

Author: Isaac G. Mitchell Hymnal: Christian Endeavor Hymns #48 (1894) Hymnal Title: Christian Endeavor Hymns First Line: Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet Refrain First Line: Go tell the glad tidings again Lyrics: 1 Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet, Of Jesus who came from above; The message of mercy to sinners repeat, The story of infinite love. Refrain: Go tell the glad tidings again, And gladly sing out the refrain; The message is true; what more can we do Than tell the old story again? 2 Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet, Till all, of His mercy shall know; And come with rejoicing to bow at His feet, Redeemed from their sorrow and woe. [Refrain] 3 Go tell the glad tidings of mercy and love, To lost ones where’er they may be; That souls may be won for the kingdom above, And own their salvation to thee. [Refrain] Topics: Promises; Work Languages: English Tune Title: [Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet]
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Go Tell The Glad Tidings

Author: Isaac G. Mitchell Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #9302 Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal First Line: Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet Refrain First Line: Go tell the glad tidings again Lyrics: 1 Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet, Of Jesus who came from above; The message of mercy to sinners repeat, The story of infinite love. Refrain: Go tell the glad tidings again, And gladly sing out the refrain; The message is true; what more can we do Than tell the old story again? 2 Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet, Till all of His mercy shall know; And come with rejoicing to bow at His feet, Redeemed from their sorrow and woe. [Refrain] 3 Go tell the glad tidings of mercy and love, To lost ones where’er they may be; That souls may be won for the kingdom above, And own their salvation to thee. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet]

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Isaac G. Mitchell

Hymnal Title: Christian Endeavor Hymns Author of "Go Tell the Glad Tidings" in Christian Endeavor Hymns

W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Hymnal Title: Christian Endeavor Hymns Composer of "[Go tell the glad tidings of Jesus, so sweet]" in Christian Endeavor Hymns 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