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Author: Alexcenah Thomas, 19th cent. Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 373 hymnals First Line: Hark! 'tis the Shepherd's voice I hear Lyrics: 1 Hark! 'tis the Shepherd's voice I hear, out in the desert dark and drear, calling the sheep who've gone astray far from the Shepherd's fold away. Refrain: Bring them in, bring them in, bring them in from the fields of sin; Bring them in, bring them in, Bring the wand;ring ones to Jesus. 2 Who'll go and help this Shepherd kind, help him the wand'ring ones to find? Who'll bring the lost ones to the fold, where they'll be sheltered from the cold? [Refrain] 3 Out in the desert hear their cry, out on the mountains wild and high; hark! 'tis the Master speaks to thee, "Go find my sheep where'er they be." [Refrain] Topics: Backsliding; Christ Shepherd; Christian Service Scripture: Matthew 18:12 Used With Tune: BRING THEM IN

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[Hark, 'tis the Shepherd's voice I hear]

Appears in 270 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William A. Ogden Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 55653 32255 65221 Used With Text: Bring Them In

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Hark! 'Tis the Shepherd's Voice I Hear

Author: Alexcenah Thomas Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #361 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: Hark! ’tis the Shepherd's voice I hear Refrain First Line: Bring them in, Bring them in, Bring them in from fields of sin; Lyrics: 1 Hark! ’tis the Shepherd’s voice I hear, Out in the desert dark and drear, Calling the sheep who’ve gone astray, Far from the Shepherd’s fold away. Refrain Bring them in, Bring them in, Bring them in from the fields of sin; Bring them in, Bring them in, Bring the wanderers to Jesus. 2 Who’ll go and help the Shepherd kind, Help Him the wandering ones to find? Who’ll bring them back into the fold, Where they’ll be sheltered from the cold? [Refrain]0 3 Out in the desert hear their cry, Out on the mountain wild and high, Hark! ’tis the Master speaks to thee, “Go, find My sheep where ‘er they be.” [Refrain]0 Topics: Christian Church Mission of the Church Tune Title: [Hark! ’tis the Shepherd's voice I hear]

Hark! 'Tis the Shepherd's Voice I Hear

Author: Alexcenah Thomas Hymnal: A. M. E. C. Hymnal #568 (1954) Refrain First Line: Bring them in, bring them in Lyrics: 1 Hark! 'Tis the Shepherd's voice I hear, Out in the desert dark and drear, Calling the sheep who've gone astray, Far from the Shepherd's fold away. Refrain: Bring them in, bring them in, Bring them in from the fields of sin; Bring them in, bring them in, Bring the wandering ones to Jesus. 2 Who'll go and help the Shepherd kind, Help Him the wandering ones to find? Who'll bring them back into the fold, Where they'll be sheltered from the cold? [Refrain] 3 Out in the desert hear their cry, Out on the mountain wild and high; Hark! 'Tis the Master speaks to thee, "Go find My sheep where'er they be." [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Hark! 'Tis the Shepherd's voice I hear]

Hark! 'Tis the Shepherd's Voice I Hear

Author: Alexcenah Thomas Hymnal: Lutherförbundets Sångbok #E17 (1913) Refrain First Line: Bring them in, bring them in Lyrics: 1 Hark! 'tis the Shepherd's voice I hear, Out in the desert dark and drear, Calling the sheep who've gone astray, Far from the Shepherd's fold away. Refrain: Bring them in, bring them in, Bring them in from the fields of sin; Bring them in, bring them in, Bring the wand'ring ones to Jesus. 2 Who'll go and help this Shepherd kind, Help Him the wand'ring ones to find? Who'll bring the lost ones to the fold, Where they'll be sheltered from the cold? [Refrain] 3 Out in the desert hear their cry; Out on the mountain wild and high; Hark! 'tis the Master speaks to thee, "Go, find My sheep, where'er they be." [Refrain] Topics: Invitation Languages: English Tune Title: BRING THEM IN

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: William A. Ogden, 1841-1897 Composer of "BRING THEM IN" in Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) 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