The Spirit Is Calling

Author: Lewis E. Jones

Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry  Go to person page >

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First Line: The Spirit is calling O do not delay
Title: The Spirit Is Calling
Author: Lewis E. Jones
Language: English
Refrain First Line: The Spirit is calling
Copyright: Public Domain

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Bells of Heaven #d360

Bells of Heaven #d329

Best Hymns No. 2 #d134

Happy Voices No. 1 #d148

Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d277

Rescue Hymns #d86

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Revival Special #25

Sacred Songking, a New Song Book for Revivals #d189

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Tabernacle Songs #52

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The Gospel Pilot Hymnal #138

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The Revival No. 2 #190

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The Revival No. 3 #150

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The Revival No. 6 #52

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