Lida Shivers Leech

Short Name: Lida Shivers Leech
Full Name: Leech, Lida Shivers, 1873-1962
Birth Year: 1873
Death Year: 1962

Born: Ju­ly 12, 1873, May­ville, New Jer­sey.
Died: March 4, 1962, Long Beach, Cal­i­for­nia.

Leech spent her child­hood in Cape May Court House, New Jer­sey, and at­tend­ed Co­lum­bia Un­i­ver­si­ty and Tem­ple Un­i­ver­si­ty. She played the or­gan at Be­tha­ny Meth­od­ist Church in Cam­den, New Jer­sey, served as ac­com­pa­nist at evan­gel­i­cal serv­ic­es, and wrote some 500 hymn tunes in her life­time.

Sources--
Emurian, pp. 112-3
Reynolds, p. 336

Lyrics--
God’s Way Is Best
I Have Re­deemed Thee
I’ll Go Any­where
No Fault in Him
Some Day He’ll Make It Plain
Thine for Ser­vice
Trust Me, Try Me, Prove Me © 1928
When the Veil is Lift­ed

--www.hymntime.com/tch


Texts by Lida Shivers Leech (184)sort ascendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
信靠親愛救主,真奇妙甜蜜 (Xìn kào qīn'ài jiù zhǔ, zhēn qímiào tiánmì)Lida S. Leech (Author)Chinese2
Why should I be discouraged, Jesus still cares for meLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Whether shadows veil the skyLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
When the hosts of Israel for the needed rainLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
When the gates swing open wideLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
When shades darken my earthly wayL. S. L. (Author)2
When Jesus sweetly saved meL. S. L. (Author)4
When I met Jesus, I was lost in sinLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
When I am tempted or when I am triedLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
When Christ sweetly came my soul to reclaimL. S. L. (Author)English3
What we need is sunshine every dayLida Shivers Leech (Author)5
What love is this, past human thought to knowLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
What a wondrous price for my soul was paidLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
We will bring to JesusLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
We should never be discouragedLida Shivers Leech (Author)English1
We reach for the flowersLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
We often grow weary, and lonely, and sadLida Shivers Leech (Author)4
We meet them all along life's wayLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
We are little sunbeams happyLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
We are building on the Rock which no tempest ever can shock]L. S. L. (Author)English3
Waves of care and troubleL. S. L. (Author)3
Victory, victory o'er the graveLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Ven y da tus diezmos al MaestroLida Shivers Leech (Author)Spanish3
Two little hands for the MasterLida S. Leech (Author)English2
Trusting in the Savior, O 'tis wondrous sweetLida S. Leech (Author)English6
Traveling earth's broad highwayLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
To worship in Thy temple, LordLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
To service the call comes from Christ todayLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
'Tis a wonderful song which my soul now singsL. S. L. (Author)English4
Though the powers of sin and darkness are everywhereLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Though I may not understand itLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Though shadows fall on the path I treadLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
Though oft the cares of life dismayL. S. L. (Author)4
There's no disappointment in Jesus, On Him I can ever relyLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
There's a story which I love to tellLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
There is power in Jesus' blood to keepL. S. L. (Author)2
There is a song I never tire of singingLydia S. Leech (Author)English5
There is a name high over allL. S. L. (Author)English3
There is a Golden chain which bindsL. S. L. (Author)2
There are times when I long to be hidden awayLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
There are needy ones around us, yesLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
The trials of life oft shadow the soulL. S. L. (Author)2
The sunbeams are dancing of gladnessLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
The story oft we've heard, But still it never grows oldLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
The Savior has said he'll be with usLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
The Sabbath bells are ringing and calling you and meLida S. Leech (Author)English2
The hosts of God are marching onL. S. L. (Author)English2
The fullness of God's wondrous loveLida Shivers Leech (Author)5
The day may be dreary, the way may seem longLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
Tempest tossed, weary and wornLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Speed the news along in joyful songLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Soul, are you drifting with the tideLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
Sometimes I've stopped to question whyLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Some day I'll know why over my wayL. S. L. (Author)English6
Six little maids from Sunday schoolLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Since my Savior came to stayL. S. L. (Author)2
Simply trusting Christ my SaviorLida Shivers Leech (Author)5
神的路是正路 (Shén de lù shì zhènglù)Lida Shivers Leech (Author)Chinese2
Saved to serve, O list the wondrous storyL. S. L. (Author)English3
Rejoice, rejoice, let anthems all victoriousLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
Over the hills and the valleys, List to the joyful refrainLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Over the earth the chorus ringsLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
Over the distant hills at dawningLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Out in the storm and the tempestL. S. L. (Author)2
Open the windows of heaven just nowLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Only to know Thou art mine, LordLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
Once my eyes were blind to the beauty of the LordL. S. L. (Author)English4
Once I was far from Jesus, all was dark withinL. S. L. (Author)English2
Once I wandered far from Jesus, in the paths of sin and woeLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Once earth's pleasures I with joy receivedLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
On moves a mighty army, banners and flags unfurledLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Oh, trazei à casa do tesouroLida Shivers Leech (Author)Portuguese2
Oft we wonder why darkly across our wayLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Oft our voices here we raiseLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Over and over we sing the storyLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
O wonderful story which never grows oldLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
O hallowed cross of Calvary, Redeeming love of Christ I seeLida Shivers Leech (Author)6
Now that harvest time is hereLida Shivers Leech, 1873-1962 (Author)4
'Neath the shadow of the crossL. S. L. (Author)English2
Naught can separate me from the love of ChristL. S. L. (Author)English3
My sins were once so heavy they bore me to the groundLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
My sins once were deeper than the crimsonL. S. L. (Author)English3
My Lord was passing my way one dayL. S. L. (Author)English2
My heart is filled with such gladnessL. S. L. (Author)4
My feet were ensnared in sin's drifting sandL. S. L. (Author)English4
Lord, open my eyes to the work to be doneLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Lord, I believe thy way for me is bestL. S. L. (Author)2
List, the bells are ringingLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Let the joy bells ring while we gather in His nameL. S. L. (Author)English2
Let me see no man save JesusLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Just to have the Savior with meL. S. L. (Author)2
Just one hour with the SaviorLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Just a kind word for JesusLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Joy shall crownLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Joy like a river is flowing wideLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Jesus, my Savior, came from on highLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
Jesus loves the little children, I've been toldLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Jesus loves the children, So to him I prayLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I've the Blesser and the blessingLydia Shivers Leech (Author)English2
I've made my choice my Lord to followLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I've a wonderful message so blessed and trueL. S. L. (Author)English2
I've a story sweet to tellLydia Shivers Leech (Author)English2
I've a promise secure, which will ever endureLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
I've a Friend who's ever with meLydia Shivers Leech (Author)2
I've a Friend who never fails me, it is Christ the LordL. S. L. (Author)English2
It would not do for me to knowL. S. L. (Author)English2
In these days of change and turmoilL. S. L. (Author)2
In the name of Christ our kingL. S. L. (Author)2
In my heart the Savior now is dwellingLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
In glad service for the KingLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
In Father's house no tears of sorrowL. S. L. (Author)English2
I'm rich, for my heavenly Father, owns the worldLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I'm never alone, for Jesus is nearLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I'll sing you a story of grace, full and freeLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I'll go all the way with Jesus, Whatever the test may beL. S. L. (Author)English2
If we would be fully free from all sinLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
If we are following Christ each dayLida Shivers Leech (Author)English5
If the dear Savior should call youLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I would be gentle like JesusLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
I will stand the test for JesusLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I will be true to my SaviorLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
I was wandering when the Savior found meLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
I was lost in sin and ruined by the fallL. S. R. (Author)English2
I was far from Jesus, ruined by the fallLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I was drifting on with the tide of sinLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I was a sinner but now I'm freeL. S. L. (Author)English22
I once was bound with chains of sinLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
I now can sing since I've been redeemedLida Shivers Leech (Author)4
I need thee, Lord, for life is sometimes drearyLydia Shivers Leech (Author)English2
I may write my name and leave it on the sands of timeLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
I know there is power in Jesus' bloodL. S. L. (Author)4
I know not what he may be to youL. S. L. (Author)2
I have read of a city of gold, Which the Savior has gone to prepareL. S. L. (Author)English5
I have read in His word how the SaviorLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I have made my choice to follow Christ each dayL. S. L. (Author)English13
I have left my doubts and my fears behindLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I have been to the fountain of cleansingLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I do not know why oft 'round meLida Shivers Leech (Author)English66
I cannot doubt my dear Savior's loveLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I came to the Savior, sad and undoneLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I came to the Savior, sad and aloneLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
I believe that in the ages pastL. S. L. (Author)4
I am trusting in the promises As recorded in God's wordL. S. L. (Author)English2
How often the voice of my mother so dearL. S. L. (Author)2
Heaven's not far away, so I've oft been toldL. S. L. (Author)English2
He dwells with me, my Savior dearLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
He always helps me throughL. S. L. (Author)3
Have you seen the Savior's faceL. S. L. (Author)English2
Have you been cleansed in the fountainLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Have you been cleansed from your guilt and your sinL. S. L. (Author)2
Hark, the Easter bells are ringingLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Hark, the call of Christ the KingLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Hand in hand with Christ we're marching onwardL. S. L. (Author)3
Hail the King who reigns on highL. S. L. (Author)English2
Growing better and sweeter, is my Savior to meLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
God's way is the best way, Though I may not seeLida Shivers Leech (Author)English40
God wants the faithful ones and trueL. S. L. (Author)2
God wants men that are tried and trueL. S. L. (Author)English2
God is everywhereLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Go tell his love in joyful songLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Gladly we gather todayLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
For years I had drifted, God’s plan could not seeLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Flowers wither and decayL. S. L. (Author)English2
Flowers fade and wither, clouds bedim the skyLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
Fierce the storms may beat around meLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Father, lead me, for I need TheeL. S. L. (Author)English3
Far and near the fields are goldenL. S. L. (Author)English2
Each little heart is a gardenLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Down at the cross where the Savior died, Shedding His blood in a crimson tideLida Shivers Leech (Author)English8
Do you know the blessed Savior, who has died to make you freeL. S. L. (Author)English2
Do I love my blessed SaviorLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Come with rejoicing, glad praises voicingLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Christ stood before Pilate with fettered handsLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Calling, a voice from heavenLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, All your money, talents, time and loveLida Shivers Leech (Author)English29
Beautiful, beautiful starLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Awake! Ye sleepers one and allLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
As we're gathered in thy presenceLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Are you undone with the toil of the dayL. S. L. (Author)2
Are you tempted and tried each passing day?L. S. L. (Author)2
Alone with Thee, 'tis wondrous sweetLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
All victorious swells the chorusL. S. L. (Author)English3
Afar from the Savior I wanderedLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
A friend who's knocking at thy heart's doorLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
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