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Author: W. A. Ogden Appears in 25 hymnals Hymnal Title: The Crowning Day First Line: Brightly, sweetly, toiling for the Master Refrain First Line: Toiling for Jesus, Joyfully we go Lyrics: 1 Brightly, sweetly, toiling for the Master, Go we forth with willing hands to do Whatsoe’er to us He hath appointed, Faithfully our mission to pursue. Refrain: Toiling for Jesus, Joyfully we go; joyfully we go; Toiling for Jesus, In His vineyard here below. 2 Gladly, sweetly, we will tell the story Of His love to mortals here below; Christ, the brightness of the Father’s glory, Freely here His blessing will bestow. [Refrain] 3 Meekly, meekly, toiling for the Master, Walking faithfully the path He trod; Leading wand’rers to the dear Redeemer, Pointing sinners to the Lamb of God. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Brightly, sweetly, toiling for the Master]

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[Brightly, sweetly, toiling for the Master]

Appears in 30 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William Augustine Ogden Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal Tune Key: A Major Incipit: 15151 71231 25243 Used With Text: Toiling for Jesus

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Toiling for Jesus

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Celestial Songs #827 (1921) Hymnal Title: Celestial Songs First Line: Brightly, sweetly, toiling for the Master Refrain First Line: Toiling for Jesus, Joyfully we go Languages: English Tune Title: [Brightly, sweetly, toiling for the Master]

Toiling for Jesus

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Children's Praises #28 (1896) Hymnal Title: Children's Praises First Line: Brightly, sweetly, toiling for the Master Languages: English Tune Title: [Brightly, sweetly, toiling for the Master]

Toiling for Jesus

Author: W. A. Ogden Hymnal: Gates Ajar #55 (1885) Hymnal Title: Gates Ajar First Line: Brightly, sweetly, toiling for the Master Refrain First Line: Toiling for Jesus, joyfully we go Languages: English Tune Title: [Brightly, sweetly, toiling for the Master]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Hymnal Title: The Crowning Day Author of "Toiling for Jesus" in The Crowning Day William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry