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[There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today]

Appears in 11 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Tune Key: E Major Incipit: 12323 54323 21351 Used With Text: Brighten the Way With a Smile

Author: W. C. Martin Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today Refrain First Line: O brighten the way with a smile Lyrics: 1 There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today; There are souls under shadow, the while. O the comfort from God you can gently convey, And brighten the way with a smile. Chorus: O brighten the way with a smile, Yes, brighten the way with a smile; Some one's drearest days you can gently beguile, And brighten the way with a smile. 2 There are burdens most grievous and heavy to bear; There are souls whom the sinful revile, You can lovingly whisper God's promises rare, And brighten the way with a smile. [Chorus] 3 When the soul is in darkness and weary with care Comes the tempter alluring with guile. You should shine in that life like the sunbeam so fair, And brighten the way with a smile. [Chorus] 4 O the beautiful dawning of day is not far, And the gloaming will linger a while. Let us glow like the glittering, bright morning star, And brighten the way with a smile. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today]

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Brighten the Way With a Smile

Author: W. C. Martin Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #106 (1904) First Line: There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today Refrain First Line: O brighten the way with a smile Lyrics: 1 There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today; There are souls under shadow, the while. O the comfort from God you can gently convey, And brighten the way with a smile. Chorus: O brighten the way with a smile, Yes, brighten the way with a smile; Some one's drearest days you can gently beguile, And brighten the way with a smile. 2 There are burdens most grievous and heavy to bear; There are souls whom the sinful revile, You can lovingly whisper God's promises rare, And brighten the way with a smile. [Chorus] 3 When the soul is in darkness and weary with care Comes the tempter alluring with guile. You should shine in that life like the sunbeam so fair, And brighten the way with a smile. [Chorus] 4 O the beautiful dawning of day is not far, And the gloaming will linger a while. Let us glow like the glittering, bright morning star, And brighten the way with a smile. [Chorus] Tune Title: [There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today]

Brighten the Way With a Smile

Author: W. C. Martin Hymnal: Praise and Service Songs for Sunday Schools #13 (1927) First Line: There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today Refrain First Line: O, brighten the way with a smile Languages: English Tune Title: [There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today]

Brighten the Way With a Smile

Author: W. C. Martin Hymnal: Adult Bible Class Hymnal No. 1 #16 (1907) First Line: There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today Refrain First Line: O, brighten the way with a smile Languages: English Tune Title: [There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today]

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William C. Martin

1864 - 1914 Person Name: W. C. Martin Author of "Brighten the Way With a Smile" in The Voice of Praise Rv William Clark Martin USA 1864-1914. Born at Hightstown, NJ, he graduated from the Peddie Institute in Hightstown in 1884, and in 1891 from the Crozer Theological Seminary, Upland, PA. He became minister of the Grace Baptist Church, Camden, NJ,(1891-1894); Noank Baptist Church, Noank, CT (1894-1900); Tabernacle Baptist Church, New Albany, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Seymour, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Bluffton, IN (1904-1909); Grace Baptist Church, Somerville, MA (1909-1912); and First Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL (1912-1914). In 1891 he married Euretta (Etta) May Wilcox, and they had at least three children (no names found). He penned many hymn lyrics. He died of heart failure at his farm in Rialto, FL. John Perry

J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[There are hearts that are drooping in sorrow today]" in Christian Hymns No. 1 Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry