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[When first I started to seek the Lord]

Appears in 10 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. J. Henry; A. L. B. Incipit: 51132 15651 33212 Used With Text: I'm Glad I Counted the Cost

Author: W. J. H. Meter: 9.7.9.7 with refrain Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: When first I started to seek the Lord Refrain First Line: I’ve paid the price and obtained the prize Lyrics: 1 When first I started to seek the Lord, I’m glad I counted the cost; I fully measured to Jesus’ Word; I’m glad I counted the cost. Refrain: I’ve paid the price and obtained the prize, He saved my soul that was lost; And now my treasures are in the skies, I’m glad I counted the cost. 2 I laid my sorrows at Jesus’ feet, I’m glad I counted the cost; And now I’ve pleasures so pure and sweet, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Refrain] 3 I’ve bid farewell to this world of sin, I’m glad I counted the cost; And now my Jesus abides within, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Refrain] 4 I cast on Jesus my every care, I’m glad I counted the cost; And all my burdens He helps to bear, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Refrain] 5 ’Twill not be long till the Lord shall come, I’m glad I counted the cost; And bear my soul to that heav’nly home, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 14:28 Used With Tune: [When first I started to seek the Lord] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Im_Glad_I_Counted_the_Cost); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (76); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (100)

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When first I started to seek the Lord

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Reformation Glory #25 (1923) Languages: English Tune Title: [When first I started to seek the Lord]

I'm Glad I Counted the Cost

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Church Hymnal #95 (1951) First Line: When first I started to seek the Lord Refrain First Line: I've paid the price and obtained the prize Lyrics: 1 When first I started to seek the Lord, I’m glad I counted the cost; I fully measured to Jesus’ word, I’m glad I counted the cost. Chorus: I’ve paid the price and obtained the prize, He saved my soul that was lost; And now my treasures are in the skies, I’m glad I counted the cost. 2 I laid my sorrows at Jesus’ feet, I’m glad I counted the cost; And now I’ve pleasures so pure and sweet, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Chorus] 3 I’ve bid farewell to this world of sin, I’m glad I counted the cost; And now my Jesus abides within, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Chorus] 4 Although the trials seem hard to bear, I’m glad I counted the cost; I now my burdens with Jesus share, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Chorus] 5 ’Twill not be long till the Lord shall come, I’m glad I counted the cost; And bear my soul to that heav’nly home, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Chorus] Topics: Testimony Languages: English Tune Title: [When first I started to seek the Lord]

I'm Glad I Counted the Cost

Author: W. J. H. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #418 Meter: 9.7.9.7 with refrain First Line: When first I started to seek the Lord Refrain First Line: I’ve paid the price and obtained the prize Lyrics: 1 When first I started to seek the Lord, I’m glad I counted the cost; I fully measured to Jesus’ Word; I’m glad I counted the cost. Refrain: I’ve paid the price and obtained the prize, He saved my soul that was lost; And now my treasures are in the skies, I’m glad I counted the cost. 2 I laid my sorrows at Jesus’ feet, I’m glad I counted the cost; And now I’ve pleasures so pure and sweet, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Refrain] 3 I’ve bid farewell to this world of sin, I’m glad I counted the cost; And now my Jesus abides within, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Refrain] 4 I cast on Jesus my every care, I’m glad I counted the cost; And all my burdens He helps to bear, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Refrain] 5 ’Twill not be long till the Lord shall come, I’m glad I counted the cost; And bear my soul to that heav’nly home, I’m glad I counted the cost. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 14:28 Tune Title: [When first I started to seek the Lord]

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William J. Henry

1867 - 1955 Person Name: W. J. H. Author of "I'm Glad I Counted the Cost" in Timeless Truths Originally from Ohio, Henry was an early leader in the Holiness Movement near Boyertown, Pennsylvania. In 1889 he, answered a call to hold revival meetings in eastern Pennsylvania. Denominational leaders had received requests from congregations there, but had no one to send. Though Henry was only 22 years old, he proved a very effective organizer. He toured eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey for several months each year till 1895. He became a very active evangelist and song writer, holding meetings in every American state and in Britain. --www.hymntime.com/tch ================== The song, “I Cannot Be Idle,” was written by William J. Henry, in 1897. He got saved from his sins at the age of 20 (in 1882), and he wrote this song at the age of 35 years old. He got saved at an evangelistic meeting, took his stand with the church of God, and he was called to the ministry nine years later, in 1891. Two years later (at the age of 31 years old), he made his first trip to spread the gospel overseas. A small congregation in Liverpool, England, was started through his laboring. Henry could not be idle! Later, he started a congregation in Springfield, Missouri, where he pastored for 13 years. He wrote more than 300 songs. At the age of 73 years old, Henry and his wife wrote: “To God be all the glory! This has been the busiest and happiest time of our lives. We are both enjoying the best of health and are decided to do more for [God] in the future.” He died 20 years later. --www.churchofgodfca.com/

A. L. Byers

1869 - 1952 Person Name: Andrew L. Byers Harmonizer of "[When first I started to seek the Lord]" in Timeless Truths Andrew Linnaeus Byers was born on August 26, 1869 in Albany, Illinois. Byers’ mother was song writer Nancy Byers. In 1890 he became involved with Daniel Warner & Barney Warren in evangelistic work; later joined the Gospel Trumpet publishing company as music editor for a year. He left that work because of health problems and worked as an evangelist and pastor in Idaho & Oregon before taking a pastorate in Sacramento, California, in 1934. He died on November 9, 1952 in Sacramento, California. His works include: Birth of a Reformation: The Life and Labors of D. S. Warner, 1922 NN, Hymnary.