Text:The Heavens Are Lowering Over Cast
Translator:John J. Overholt
Tune:ICH GINGE GERN
Arranger:John J. Overholt

947. The Heavens Are Lowering Over Cast

Text Information
First Line: The heav'ns are lowering overcast (Der Himmel hängt voll Wolken schwer)
Title: The Heavens Are Lowering Over Cast
German Title: Der Himmel hängt voll Wolken schwer
Translator: John J. Overholt (1965)
Refrain First Line: I'll gladly come, gladly to Thee
Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8. with Ref.
Language: English; German
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Heaven: Desire, Hope, Prospect for
Source: Deutsches Lieder und Melodienbuch, From
Copyright: Translation Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
Notes: My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? Ps. 42:2.
Tune Information
Name: ICH GINGE GERN
Arranger: John J. Overholt
Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8. with Ref.
Incipit: 12333 55442 34454
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Deutsches Lieder und Melodienbuch, From
Copyright: Arrangement Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
Notes: M.M. 72


Tune Information:

"I'll Gladly Come", (Ich Ginge Gern), is dedicated to the memory of the arranger's father, the late Joseph S. Overholt (1876-1937), who was a great lover of hymn and song. While on a visit to Canada he became aquainted [sic] with the German melody, "Ich Ginge Gern". The writer remembers with fond recollection the singing of this Gospel song since childhood in his father's home.


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