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Only a Little While

Author: Somerset Corry Lowry Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Only a little while of brave endeavor Refrain First Line: Only waiting

[Only a little while]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Knowles Shaw Tune Key: E Major Incipit: 56532 11221 23565 Used With Text: Only a little while

[Only a little while of brave endeavor]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: H. H. Petersen Used With Text: Only a Little While

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Author: S. C. Lowry Hymnal: Deseret Sunday School Songs #230 (1909) First Line: Only a little while of brave endeavor Refrain First Line: Only waiting Languages: English Tune Title: [Only a little while of brave endeavor]

Only a little while

Author: Mrs. G. C. Christian Hymnal: The Morning Star #67 (1877) Refrain First Line: Only a little while Lyrics: 1 Only a little while Shall I earth's vigils keep; Only a little while, And then a peaceful sleep. Only a little way The path leads on before, Into a city still; Into the great "No More." Chorus: Only a little while have I on earth to sorrow; Only a little while, And comes the glad tomorrow. 2 Oh, for the fadeless bloom Of Paradise' sweet bowers! Where changeless joys illume The never-ending hours. Oh, for the waters calm! The pastures ever fair! Oh, for the healing balm! The Shepherd's tender care! [Chorus] 3 Now louder sounds their cry From watchmen on the height; And clearer on my eye Gleams heaven's beacon light; And strains of heavenly song Earth's weary pains beguile. Oh, failing heart be strong! 'Tis but a little while. [Chorus] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29 Tune Title: [Only a little while]

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Knowles Shaw

1834 - 1878 Composer of "[Only a little while]" in The Morning Star Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he was called the "singing evangelist." As a singer he was considered, in some respects, equal to Sankey and Bliss. reporters of the press al spoke of his singing as something wonderful. Soon after beginning to preach, he began to compose and to write music. His first song was "The Shining Ones," still popular. He published at different times five singing-books: "Shining Pearls," "Golden Gate," "Sparkling Jewels," "The Gospel Trumpet," and the "Morning Star." "Bringing in the Sheaves" was one of the last songs from his hand. His last meeting was held in Dallas, Texas, in May 1878. He was killed by a railroad accident, going from Dallas to McKinney, on the 7th of June, 1878. During his ministry he baptized over eleven thousand persons. --A History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County, Ohio. Cincinnati, 1882. DNAH Archives

Somerset Corry Lowry

1855 - 1932 Author of "Only a Little While" Lowry, Somerset Corry, M.A., son of James Corry Lowry, Q.C., of Rockdale, Dungannon, Ireland, b. in 1855, and educated at Repton and Trin. Hall, Camb., B.A. 1877, M.A. 1880. Ordained in 1879 to the Curacy of Doncaster. Subsequently Vicar of North Holmwood, Surrey, 1891-1900, and of St. Augustin's, Bournemouth, from 1900. He has published The Work of the Holy Spirit, 1894; Convalescence, 1897; Lessons from the Passion, 1899, &c. His hymns include:— 1. Behold, Lord! how the nations rage, [In Time of War.] Written "For Use during the War between Russia and Japan," in 1904, and printed as a leaflet by Jarvis & Co., Bournemouth. 2. Lord, while afar our brothers fight. [In Time of War.] Written at Holmwood, Surrey, in 1899, after the reverse of Colenso, and extensively used during the S. African War. Given in the 1904 ed. of Hymns Ancient & Modern. 3. 0 Saviour, once again the ebbing year. [For a Memorial Service.] Written at Holmwood, in 1898, for Queen Victoria's annual Service in memory of the Prince Consort. Included in Hymns of the Christ. Centuries, 1903. 4. 0 Son of God, enthroned above. [Advent] Written at Holmwood, in 1892, and given in M. Woodward's Children's Service Book, 1897. 5. Pressing forward. [Processional.] Also in Woodward's Children's Service Book, 1897. Written at Bournemouth, in 1888. 6. Son of God, Eternal Saviour. [For Unity.] Written at Holmwood, in 1893 ; printed in Goodwill, Feb. 1894, and included in the 1904 ed. of Hymns Ancient & Modern. 7. We meet as we have never met before. [Burial.] Written for use after a Child's Funeral, Holmwood, 1892, and given in Woodward's Children's Service Book, 1897. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

H. H. Petersen

1835 - 1909 Composer of "[Only a little while of brave endeavor]" in Deseret Sunday School Songs An early Danish Mormon (baptized into the LDS church in 1853); emigrated to Utah 1862. Organized a Scandinavian choir in Salt Lake City. Moved to Hyrum, Utah, in 1868 and was active in local government as well as in the church, serving as choir director to the Hyrum stake. --based on the Wikipedia article, much condensed