Norman J. Clayton

Short Name: Norman J. Clayton
Full Name: Clayton, Norman J., 1903-1992
Birth Year: 1903
Death Year (est.): 1992

Norman John Clayton Born at Brooklyn, NY, the 9th of 10 children, he gave his heart to Jesus at age six at South Brooklyn Gospel Church, his mother being a founding member of the Baptist group. He was musically inclined, and became church organist at age 12, and also played trumpet. He remained an organist for the rest of his life. A songwriter, he usually began writing the music before the words. He would memorize scripture to assure his music was biblically-based. Much of what he wrote was for special occasions. When young he first worked on a dairy farm, then held an office job in NYC. Clayton entered the building trades industry, working for his father’s construction business, and during the depression, with a commercial bakery. He married Martha Adaline Wistendahl, and they had two children: Muriel and one other (no name found). In the early 1940s, Jack Wyrtzen invited him to be an organist with NYC ‘Word of Life’ rallies. For 15 years he provided music, was organist, vibraphonist, director of the inquiry room, and radio evangelist. He created his own publishing house, and from 1945-1959 he published 30 of his own songbooks. His company was eventually purchased by the Rodeheaver Company, and he joined them as a writer/editor, providing other songs during that period. He died at Carmel, NY.

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Texts by Norman J. Clayton (118)AsAuthority LanguagesInstancessort descending
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LordNorman J. Clayton (Author)English1
Down in the depths of the deepest seaNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
Everlasting life, everlasting homeNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
How wonderful the mighty loveN. J. C. (Author)1
I must tell others the storyNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
I want to be out and out for JesusNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
If we could see beyond today, As God can seeN. J. C. (Author)English1
Jesus' love grows dearer day by dayNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
O soul, are you troubled with doubting and fearNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
ربي يسوع يحبني دوماNorman J. Clayton (Author)Arabic1
A savior who cared for the sinnerNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Absolutely free!Norman J. Clayton (Author)English2
All through the day he watches over meNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Altogether lovely and chiefestNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
An angel brought it down from heavenNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Away in the wild one lone sheep had strayedNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Be strong in the strength of the LordNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Bowed with the weight of sin and shameNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
By His mercy and His kindnessNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
Christ Jesus is my Shepherd, And knoweth all my needsN. J. C. (Author)English2
Come unto Christ, ye weariedNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Confío en JesúsNorman J. Clayton (Author)Spanish2
Dark is the night and cold, Fierce is the storm and boldNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Do trials often grieve your heartNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Fear not when clouds ariseNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
For long I walked afar from GodNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Friends around may stop and wonderNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
He is just the One to meet my every needN. J. C. (Author)English2
Higher than the hillsNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
How great was the love of my SaviorNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
I am persuaded, that neither death nor life nor angels (Clayton)N. J. C. (Author)English2
I am the resurrection and the life, He that believeth in Me though he were dead (Clayton)Norman J. Clayton (Author)English2
I do not know how One so high and gloriousNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
I visioned the cross of my Savior and LordNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
I was bound but the Savior freedNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
In deepest misery, by God forsakenNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
In the beautiful vale of contentmentN. J. C. (Author)English2
In the morning, in the eveningNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Is there someone who can meet my needNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
It is time to seek salvationNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
It is wonderful to know that Jesus thought of you and meN. J. C. (Author)English2
Jesus alone can take my sadnessN. J. C. (Author)English2
Jesus is the fairest nameNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Jesus left the glory of the heavensN. J. C. (Author)English2
Jesus, my Savior, has promised to lead meNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Jesus, my Savior, is able to guideNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Living forever! Mighty Creator!Norman J. Clayton (Author)English2
Long, long ago, long, long agoN. J. C. (Author)English2
Lord, take my life and make it wholly thineNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Mi esperanza y fe Norman J. Clayton (Author)Spanish2
My Redeemer will walk with meN. J. C. (Author)English2
My sins were a burden so heavy to bearNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
No word can express what my heart has foundNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
O Jesus, my Savior, how wonderful thou artNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
O Lord most high, thou holy God and SaviorNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
O what a wonderful day that will beNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Once my heart was troubled with its sinNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Our blessed Lord was smitten on the crossNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Outside the heart's door he is standingNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Praise to him, the Lord most highNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Sad were the days and wearyNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Sin once marked the path I trodNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Some sweet day, by His graceN. J. C. (Author)English2
The Lord is my companionNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
The path of the pilgrim is often times steepNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
The Word of the Lord is more precious by farNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
There is a Guide, close byNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
There is a Savior you really should knowNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
There's a blessed place where the trusting heartNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
There's a place somewhere in heavenNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
To follow where my Savior leadsNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
'Twas the dark, lonely hour of midnightNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Walking in the light, as Jesus leads the wayNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
We long to see thy holy powerNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
We shall see Him in the morningNorman J. Clayton (Author)Engish2
When I am weary from toil and careNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
When Jesus comes again 'twill be my going homeNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Where'er I walk the Savior walks beside meNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
我願作合乎祂心意的人 (Wǒ yuàn zuò héhū tā xīnyì de rén)Norman J. Clayton (Author)Chinese2
Wonderful friend divine, Jesus, my allNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
耶穌我救主愛我無止息 (Yēsū wǒ jiù zhǔ ài wǒ wú zhǐxī,)Norman J. Clayton (Author)Chinese2
Christ is risen, Christ is risen, Tell the joyful news todayNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
Con sin igual amor Cristo me amaNorman J. Clayton (Author)Spanish3
Faithful forever, Jesus, my FriendN. J. C. (Author)English3
From his home of splendor and gloryNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
He lives, the Savior livesNorman J. Clayton (Author)English3
How wondrous the story of infinite loveN. J. C. (Author)English3
I have found in the Redeemer all my heartNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
Jesus saves and keeps and satisfies my soul each hour and dayN. J. C. (Author)English3
Just because He loved meN. J. C. (Author)3
Let me hear it told againNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
Long years ago in Bethlehem (Clayton)Norman J. Clayton (Author)English3
Someone around you is drearyNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
The blood of the Savior has buried my pastNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
There's a land where sorrow never will be knonwN. J. C. (Author)English3
We are partners with the Son of GodNorman J. Clayton (Author)English3
When I walked afar from God my soul was sore distressedN. J. C. (Author)3
Why longer wai?, the Lord is at thy sideNorman J. Clayton (Author)English3
A wonderful Savior from heaven once cameNorman J. Clayton (Author)4
He gives me satisfying peaceNorman J. Clayton (Author)English4
Hungry, lonesome, worried, distressedNorman J. Clayton (Author)4
Jesus was wounded and bruised on the treeNorman J. Clayton (Author)4
O ye who are troubled and burdened by sinNorman J. Clayton (Author)4
There's a story wonderful, trueNorman J. Clayton (Author)English4
When the road is rough and steep, Fix your eyes upon JesusN. J. C. (Author)4
After the night of sorrow after the night of sorrowNorman J. Clayton (Author)English5
Cristo el Señor me ama por siempreNorman J. Clayton (Author)Spanish5
Some day every shadow will be goneN. J. C. (Author)English5
There is therefore now no condemnationNorman J. Clayton (Author)5
He holds my hand, Jesus holds my handN. J. C. (Author)English6
Jesus alone could bring salvationNorman J. Clayton (Author)6
My life was full of sorrowN. J. C. (Author)6
It was His love for me, That nailed Him to the treeM. J. C. (Author)English7
There's a wonderful name, 'tis JesusNorman J. Clayton (Author)7
Only to be what He wants me to beNorman J. Clayton (Author)English13
We shall see his lovely faceNorman J. Clayton (Author)18
My hope is in the Lord, Who gave Himself for meNorman J. Clayton (Author)English25
Jesus, my Lord, will love me foreverNorman J. Clayton (Author)English56

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