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Martin, Samuel Wesley, author of "The Gospel Bells are ringing" (The Gospel Message), was born at Plainfield, Illinois, Jan. 20, 1839.

--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

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Born: January 20, 1839, Plainfield, Illinois.

Martin was organist and choirmaster at St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church, Chicago, Illinois (1896-1902). His works include:

The Welcome Hour, for Use in Singing Schools, Choirs, Social Circles, Musical Conventions, Glee Clubs, Concerts, Etc., with W. H. Walter, 1877

Sources:
Julian, p. 1579

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_sw.htm

Tunes by S. Wesley Martin (18)	As	Instances	Incipit
[Around the throne of God in heaven] (Martin)	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	3	51176 71776 71562
[Be not faithless, but believing!]	S. W. Martin (Composer)	6	12321 65112 33212
GOD UNCHANGEABLE	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	2
[I would not live without thee]	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	6	54333 35313 22344
[I've glad tidings of great joy] (Martin)	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	2
[Joyful sounds from vale and mountain]	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	2	32121 65121 71322
[Lay your treasures higher, safer]	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	2	34322 32117 67132
[O Jesus, Redeemer, we're waiting for Thee]	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	3	53433 21712 35343
[O speed thee, Christian, on thy way] (Martin)	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	2	34555 36543 32221
[Savior, like a shepherd, lead us] (Martin)	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	3	53321 65122 12321
[The Gospel bells are ringing] (Martin)	Samuel Wesley Martin (Composer)	42	51113 65556 51233
[The Lord has set before us]	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	3	51712 35565 31325
[There'll be joy beyond the river]	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	2	12321 65112 33222
[Today the Savior calls] (Martin)	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	3	35321 65123 23532
[We must not lose the battle, comrades]	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	2	34555 43655 43454
[What if when weary with trials and fears]	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	2	34565 12123 34565
[What vessel are you sailing in?] (Martin)	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	2	55356 53534 34654
[When the bright beams of morning awaken my eyes]	S. Wesley Martin (Composer)	2

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