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Some Day

Author: Charles Albert Tindley Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.9.6 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: Beams of heaven, as I go Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be
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SOMEDAY

Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.9.6 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Charles Albert Tindley; J. Edward Hoy Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 13565 31123 32155 Used With Text: Beams of Heaven as I Go
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Beams of Heaven

Author: C. A. Tindley Hymnal: Yes, Lord! #400 (1982) First Line: Beams of heaven, as I go Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be Lyrics: 1 Beams of heaven, as I go, Through this wilderness below, Guide my feet in peaceful ways, Turn my midnights into days; When in the darkness I would grope, Faith always sees a star of hope, And soon from all life's grief and danger, I shall be free some day. Refrain: I do not know how long 'twill be, Nor what the future holds for me, But this I know, if Jesus leads me, I shall get home some day. 2 Oftentimes my sky is clear, Joy abounds without a tear, Though a day so bright begun, Cloud's may hide tomorrow's sun. There'll be a day that's always bright, A day that never yields to night, And in its light, the streets of glory I shall behold some day. [Refrain] 3 Harder yet may be the fight, Right may often yield to might, Wickedness awhile may reign, Satan's cause may seem to gain; There is a God that rules above, With hand of pow'r and heart of love, If I am right, He'll fight my battle, I shall have peace some day. [Refrain] 4 Burdens now may crush me down, Disappointments all around, Troubles speak in mournful sigh, Sorrow through a tear-stained eye; There is a world where pleasure reigns, No mourning soul shall roam its plains, And to that land of peace and glory I want to go some day. [Refrain] Topics: Guidance Languages: English Tune Title: [Beams of heaven, as I go]
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Beams of Heaven as I Go

Author: Charles Albert Tindley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #524 (1989) Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.9.6 with refrain Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be Lyrics: 1 Beams of heaven as I go, through this wilderness below, guide my feet in peaceful ways, turn my midnights into days. When in the darkness I would grope, faith always sees a star of hope, and soon from all life’s grief and danger I shall be free some day. Refrain: I do not know how long ’twill be, nor what the future holds for me, but this I know: if Jesus leads me, I shall get home some day. 2 Oftentimes my sky is clear, joy abounds without a tear; though a day so bright begun, clouds may hide tomorrow’s sun. There’ll be a day that’s always bright, a day that never yields to night, and in its light the streets of glory I shall behold some day. (Refrain) 3 Harder yet may be the fight; right may often yield to might; wickedness a while may reign; Satan’s cause may seem to gain. There is a God that rules above, with hand of power and heart of love; if I am right, he’ll fight my battle, I shall have peace some day. (Refrain) 4 Burdens now may crush me down, disappointments all around; troubles speak in mournful sigh, sorrow through a tear-stained eye. There is a world where pleasure reigns, no mourning soul shall roam its plains, and to that land of peace and glory I want to go some day. (Refrain) Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Strength in Triublation; New Heaven and a New Earth Death and Eternal Life; Faith; Guidance; Heaven Languages: English Tune Title: SOMEDAY
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Beams of Heaven as I Go

Author: Charles Albert Tindley Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #447 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.9.5.6 First Line: Beams of heaven, as I go Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be Lyrics: 1 Beams of heaven, as I go through this wilderness of woe, guide my heart in peaceful ways, turn my midnights into days; When in life's shadows I would grope, faith always sees a star of hope, And soon from all life's grief and danger I shall be free some day. Refrain: I do not know how long 'twill be, now what the future holds for me, But this I know, if Jesus leads me, I shall get home some day. 2 Oftentimes my sky is clear, joy abounds without a tear, though a day's so bright begun, clouds may hide tomorrow's sun. [Refrain] There'll be a day that's always bright, a day that never yields to night, And in its light the streets of glory I shall behold some day. 3 Burdens now may crush me down, disappointments all around, troubles speak in mournful sigh, sorrow through a tear-stained eye. There is a world where pleasure reigns, no mourning soul shall roam its plains, And to that land of peace and glory I want to go some day. [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life; Freedom and Liberation Spiritual; Peace Inner; Struggle and Conflict; Year A Easter 6 Languages: English Tune Title: SOME DAY
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Charles Albert Tindley

1851 - 1933 Person Name: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Author of "Beams of Heaven" in Psalter Hymnal (Gray)
Charles Albert Tindley

J. Jefferson Cleveland

1937 - 1986 Person Name: J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937- Arranger of "[Beams of heaven, as I go]" in Songs of Zion Judge Jefferson Cleveland (1937-1986) was one of the most important scholars and editors of African-American congregational song of the 20th century. Along with Verogla Nix, he edited what is arguably the most groundbreaking collection of African-American song in the last half of the 20th century, Songs of Zion (1981/1982). Lutheran hymnologist Marilyn Stulken provides a biographical sketch of Cleveland’s life and accomplishments. Born in Georgia, Cleveland graduated from Clark College (Atlanta), Illinois Wesleyan University and received his doctorate in education from Boston University. He served on the faculty of three historically black Christian colleges: Claflin College (South Carolina), Langston University (Oklahoma), and Jarvis Christian College (Texas), before teaching at the University of Massachusetts and Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Cleveland’s musical arrangements, historical research and scholarship on the performance practice of African-American song have proven invaluable for the advancement of black gospel song, not only among African Americans, but also in Anglo hymnals to the present day. For example, Cleveland’s essay, “A Historical Account of the Hymn in the Black Worship Experience,” in Songs of Zion is a helpful introduction for laypersons and scholars alike. In addition to serving as a hymnody consultant for the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship, he toured the United States and Africa in 1981 and Europe in 1984 as a teacher, lecturer and performer. --www.umportal.org/
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Dale Grotenhuis

1931 - 2012 Harmonizer of "SOME DAY" in Psalter Hymnal (Gray) Dale Grotenhuis (b. Cedar Grove, WI, 1931; d. Jenison, Mi, August 17, 2012) was a member of the 1987 Psalter Hymnal 1987 Revision Committee, and was professor of music and director of choral music at Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa, from 1960 until he retired in 1994 to concentrate on composition. Educated at Calvin College; Michigan State University, Lansing; and Ohio State University, Columbus; he combined teaching with composition throughout his career and was a widely published composer of choral music. He also directed the Dordt choir in a large number of recordings, including many psalm arrangements found in the 1959 edition of the Psalter Hymnal. Before coming to Dordt, Grotenhuis taught music at Christian high schools in Washington and Michigan. Under his direction, the Dordt College concert choir participated in annual tours that took members throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. He loved the church and the music of the church. His favorite song was "All Glory Be to God on High". Bert Polman (last two sentences from Joy Grotenhuis, daughter-in-law)
Dale Grotenhuis

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