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Every Day I Praise Thee

Author: James M. Gray Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Father of mercies, when fear possessed me

[Father of mercies, when fear possessed me]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Frank Earnest Incipit: 33455 17653 66653 Used With Text: Father of mercies, when fear possessed me

[Father of mercies, when fear possessed me]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. H. Jude Incipit: 32343 23123 54565 Used With Text: Every Day I Praise Thee

[Father of mercies, when fear possessed me]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: E. O. Sellers Incipit: 32143 21365 33215 Used With Text: Every Day I Praise Thee

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Father of mercies, when fear possessed me

Author: James M. Gray Hymnal: The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 5 #13 (1946) Languages: English Tune Title: [Father of mercies, when fear possessed me]

Author: James M. Gray Hymnal: The Voice of Thanksgiving #139 (1913) First Line: Father of mercies, when fear possessed me Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, when fear possessed me, Sin and its sorrows heavily pressed me,— Heard Thou my cry, O Father, Heard and delivered me! Father of mercies, every day I praise Thee. 2 Saviour of sinners, Thou didst confess me, And in Thine arms enfold and caress me; Cleansed Thou my sin, O Saviour, Cleansed and accepted me! Saviour of sinners, every day I praise Thee. 3 Spirit of promise, when trials test me, And of my peace temptations divest me, Comfort Thou bringest, Spirit, Comfort and strength to me! Spirit of promise, every day I praise Thee. Tune Title: [Father of mercies, when fear possessed me]

Every Day I Praise Thee

Author: James M. Gray Hymnal: The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 2 #139 (1916) First Line: Father of mercies, when fear possessed me Tune Title: [Father of mercies, when fear possessed me]

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James M. Gray

1851 - 1935 Author of "Every Day I Praise Thee" Born: May 11, 1851, New York City. Died: September 21, 1935, Passavant Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City. Gray accepted Christ at age 22. He was educated at Bates College, Lewiston, Maine (Doctor of Divinity), and the University of Des Moines, Iowa (Doctor of Laws). In 1879 he became Rector of the First Reformed Episcopal Church in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served 14 years. He then became dean (1904-25) and president (1925-34) of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois, and directed publication of four editions (1921-28) of the Voice of Thanksgiving, official hymnal of the Institute. A conservative theologian, Gray was one of seven editors of the popular Scofield Reference Bible. He was a fine scholar and excellent Bible teacher, but his interests went beyond mere academics. He promoted the Sunday School, and took an interest in civic affairs and patriotic causes. He backed efforts at social betterment, supported Prohibition, and wrote about 20 books --www.hymntime.com/tch/

W. H. Jude

1851 - 1922 Person Name: William H. Jude Composer of "[Father of mercies, when fear possessed me]" in The Voice of Thanksgiving William Herbert Jude United Kingdom 1851-1922. Born at Westleton, Suffolk, England, his family moved to Norfolk. A precocious child, by age eight he was composing music for school plays. Educated at the Liverpool Organ School and East Liverpool College of Music, he became college principal for awhile. He married Catherine Helena Haigh. They had no children. He became a composer, editor, and organist. He was organist for the Blue Coat Hospital & School and Stretford Town Hall near Manchester, while teaching and lecturing. After 20 years there he was appointed organist at the Exeter Hall in London, a primary venue and Christian Centre owned by the YMCA on the Strand in London. As a recitalist, he was asked to “open” over 1000 new organs across the UK, Ireland, and Australia. He was considered the most brilliant organist of his day. He wrote at least two operettas: “Innocents abroad” (1882) and “The mighty deep” (1917). His compositions were frequently religious. He admired British evangelist, Rodney “Gipsy” Smith and published a collection of Smith’s favorite solos in 1903. He also supported the temperance movement. He toured Australia and New Zealand 1890-1894. In 1904 he served as editor for several musical periodicals, including “Monthly Hymnal”, “Minister of music”, and “The Higher life”. He also compiled several hymnbooks, including “Mission hymns” (1911”), and “Festival hymns” (1916). He wrote a number of works on music. He died in London. John Perry