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Author: Frank A. Simpkins Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: Drifting away from the Savior Refrain First Line: Drifting away from the Savior Lyrics: 1. Drifting away from the Savior, Drifting to lands unknown, Drifting away by night and by day, Drifting, yes, drifting alone. Refrain Drifting away from the Savior, Drifting away from His love, While the Savior is tenderly calling, You are drifting away from God. 2. Drifting away from the Savior, He who would bear your load; Drifting away by night and by day, Drifting, yes, drifting from God. [Refrain] 3. Drifting away from the Savior, Fearlessly on you go; Drifting away by night and by day, Drifting to regions of woe. [Refrain] 4. Drifting away from the Savior, Even the angels weep; Still you drift on with mirth and with song, Out on the fathomless deep. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Drifting away from the Savior]

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[Drifting away from the Savior]

Appears in 18 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Frank A. Simpkins Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 54326 71554 54436 Used With Text: Drifting Away from God

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Drifting Away from God

Author: Frank A. Simpkins Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #1269 First Line: Drifting away from the Savior Refrain First Line: Drifting away from the Savior Lyrics: 1. Drifting away from the Savior, Drifting to lands unknown, Drifting away by night and by day, Drifting, yes, drifting alone. Refrain Drifting away from the Savior, Drifting away from His love, While the Savior is tenderly calling, You are drifting away from God. 2. Drifting away from the Savior, He who would bear your load; Drifting away by night and by day, Drifting, yes, drifting from God. [Refrain] 3. Drifting away from the Savior, Fearlessly on you go; Drifting away by night and by day, Drifting to regions of woe. [Refrain] 4. Drifting away from the Savior, Even the angels weep; Still you drift on with mirth and with song, Out on the fathomless deep. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Drifting away from the Savior]

Drifting Away from God

Author: F. A. S. Hymnal: The Gospel Hymnal #13 (1899) First Line: Drifting away from the Savior Refrain First Line: Drifting away from the Savior Languages: English Tune Title: [Drifting away from the Savior]

Drifting Away from God

Author: F. A. S. Hymnal: Revival Songs No. 2 #17 (1903) First Line: Drifting away from the Savior Refrain First Line: Drifting away from the Savior Languages: English Tune Title: [Drifting away from the Savior]

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Frank A. Simpkins

1870 - 1939 Author of "Drifting Away from God" in The Cyber Hymnal Simpkins, Frank Addison. (Ashterville County, Ohio, June 8, 1870--March 4, 1939, Riverside, California). His childhood home was in the vicinity of the homes of other well-known hymn writers: Philip P. Bliss, James McGranahan and Charles C. Case. These, no doubt, influenced young Frank Simpkins. His schooling included a time at the Preparatory School, Hiram College. He was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and traveled for a time with an evangelist. He wrote a number of hymns during the early 1900s. He entered the field of education and taught in Ohio: 1915-1916, Kinsman Township School; Music Director, 1916-1924; Assistant County Superintendent and Supervisor of Band and Orchestra in Trumbull County, 1924-1928; Music Director of Cortland Village School. He was known as the "Father of the School Band Movement in Trumbull County." After retirement, he moved with his wife, Matilda C. Simpkins, to Riverside, California. There he met hymn-writer Carlton C. Buck, and became a member of the Church where Rev. Buck was pastor. Through this association, he renewed his interest in hymn writing. Among his early hymns are: "Oh, for a glimpse of that city," "Scatter sunshine," "In the golden morning," "Am I ashamed of Christ?" and "I am coming, Lord, to thee." A pianist, he also wrote hymn tunes and collaborated during his retirement years on several hymns with his pastor. Among these are "Feasting in the center of His love," and the well-known "When God speaks." Funeral services were held on March 7, 1939, and in the interment was in Evergreen Cemetery at Riverside, California. --Carlton C. Buck, DNAH Archives