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Author: Eda L. Formhals Appears in 2 hymnals Hymnal Title: His Worthy Praise First Line: A raindrop fell on a blossom gay Refrain First Line: Jesus wants us to help Him Lyrics: 1 A raindrop fell on a blossom gay, That grew on the apple tree; "I’ve hurried down on this rainy day, To help you to grow," said he. Refrain: Jesus wants us to help Him, too, Each in our own sweet way; If we try it, we’ll surely do Something for Him each day. 2 A sunbeam danced thro’ a window low, And said to a wee sick boy: "I’ve come to help with my cheery glow; I bring you my light and joy." [Refrain] 3 A little child with a sweet, kind word, Brought cheer to the lone and sad; She tried to help, until those who heard Found comfort to make them glad. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A raindrop fell on a blossom gay]

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[A raindrop fell on a blossom gay]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Ira Bishop Wilson Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal Tune Key: F Major Used With Text: Jesus Wants Us To Help

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Jesus Wants Us to Help

Author: Eda L. Formhals Hymnal: His Worthy Praise #162 (1915) Hymnal Title: His Worthy Praise First Line: A raindrop fell on a blossom gay Refrain First Line: Jesus wants us to help Him Lyrics: 1 A raindrop fell on a blossom gay, That grew on the apple tree; "I’ve hurried down on this rainy day, To help you to grow," said he. Refrain: Jesus wants us to help Him, too, Each in our own sweet way; If we try it, we’ll surely do Something for Him each day. 2 A sunbeam danced thro’ a window low, And said to a wee sick boy: "I’ve come to help with my cheery glow; I bring you my light and joy." [Refrain] 3 A little child with a sweet, kind word, Brought cheer to the lone and sad; She tried to help, until those who heard Found comfort to make them glad. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [A raindrop fell on a blossom gay]

Jesus Wants Us To Help

Author: Eda L. Formhals; E. S. T. Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7847 Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal First Line: A raindrop fell on a blossom gay Refrain First Line: Jesus wants us to help Him, too Lyrics: 1 A raindrop fell on a blossom gay, That grew on the apple tree; I’ve hurried down on this rainy day, To help you to grow, said he. Refrain: Jesus wants us to help Him, too, Each in our own sweet way; If we try it, we’ll surely do Something for Him each day. 2 A sunbeam danced thro’ a window low, And said to a wee sick boy: I’ve come to help with my cheery glow; I bring you my light and joy. [Refrain] 3 A little child with a sweet, kind word, Brought cheer to the lone and sad; She tried to help, until those who heard Found comfort to make them glad. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [A raindrop fell on a blossom gay]

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Eda L. Formhals

b. 1861 Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project Author of "Jesus wants us to help Him" Born: February 6, 1861, Ottawa, Illinois. Daughter of Michael & Caroline Tummel Formhals, Eda was teaching school in Northville, Illinois, in 1880. She was living in Lasalle County, Illinois, in 1910, 1920 & 1930. --www.hymntime.com/tch/

Ira B. Wilson

1880 - 1950 Hymnal Title: His Worthy Praise Composer of "[A raindrop fell on a blossom gay]" in His Worthy Praise Ira Bishop Wilson, 1880-1950 Born: September 6, 1880, Bedford, Iowa. Died: April 3, 1950, Los Angeles, California. Buried: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Pseudonym: Fred B. Holton. Wilson’s sister taught him to play the violin and organ while still at home. Around 1902, Ira began studies at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. In 1905, he went to work for the Lorenz Publishing Company in Dayton, Ohio. His compositions appeared in The Choir Leader and The Choir Herald; he also served as editor in chief of The Volunteer Choir. His works include: The King’s Message, with Edmund Lorenz (New York: Lorenz Publishing Company, 1910) The Beginners’ Choir, with Edmund Lorenz (Dayton, Ohio: Lorenz Publishing Company, 1911) Praise Ye, a Collection of Sacred Songs, with Edmund Lorenz (New York: Lorenz Publishing Company, 1913) His Worthy Praise, with Edmund Lorenz (Dayton, Ohio: Lorenz Publishing Company, 1915) Sources-- Hall, pp. 413-5 Lyrics-- Go Forward to Conquer Look Above Make Me a Blessing © 1924 My Savior’s Voice This Wonderful Christ Is Mine Trustingly Follow Music-- Across the Templed Hills Angels’ Chorus, The Christ Is Born Christ the Lord Is Born Christmas Lullaby Conchita Exalt the King Give Praise God Is Goodness, God Is Love God Is So Good He Arose Today His Love Is Always True Jesus Wants Us to Help Joy to the World Loving Jesus Christ Marching Forward May God Depend on You? Night of Nights O Star of Matchless Splendor On Calvary’s Cross One Day Out in the Highways and Byways of Life Rejoice! Rejoice! Ring, Sweet Bells Song of the Morning, The Stars of December Walking with Jesus Was There Ever a Friend So True? We Come Today What Do the Flowers Say? Who Will Our Pilot Be? Win One --hymntime.com/tch