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Jesus Is the Joy of Living

Author: A. H. Ackley Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: I have found a wondrous Savior, Jesus Christ, the soul's delight

[I have found a wondrous Saviour]

Appears in 9 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Rev. A. H. Ackley Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 32135 17654 56532 Used With Text: Jesus is the Joy of Living

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Author: A. H. Ackley Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #425 (1976) First Line: I have found a wondrous Savior Topics: Christ Friend; Christ King; The Christian Life Testimony; Guidance & Care; Joy; Obedience Languages: English Tune Title: [I have found a wondrous Savior]

Jesus Is the Joy of Living

Author: A. H. A. Hymnal: Inspiring Hymns #295 (1951) First Line: I have found a wondrous Saviour Languages: English Tune Title: [I have found a wondrous Savior]

Jesus is the Joy of Living

Author: A. H. A. Hymnal: Revival Hymns and Choruses #125 (1970) First Line: I have found a wondrous Saviour Lyrics: 1 I have found a wondrous Saviour, Jesus Christ, The Soul's Delight; Ev'ry blessing of His favor Fills my heart with hope so bright. Chorus: Jesus is the Joy of Living, He's the Kng of Life to me; Unto Him my all I'm giving, His forevermore to be. I will do what He commands me, Anywhere He leads 'll go; Jesus is the Joy of Living, He's the dearest Friend I know. 2 Life is growing rich with beauty, toil has lost its weary strain, Now a halo crowns each duty, And I sing a glad refrain. [Chorus] 3 Heav'nly wisdom He provides me, Grace to keep my spirit free; In His own sweet way he guides me When the path I cannot see. [Chorus] 4 O what splendor, O what glory, O what matchless pow'r divine, Is the Christ of Gospel story, Christ, the Saviour, who is mine. [Chorus] Topics: Christian Fellowship and Walk; Commitment; Praise and Testimony Languages: English Tune Title: [I have found a wondrous Saviour]

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A. H. Ackley

1887 - 1960 Person Name: A. H. A. Author of "Jesus is the Joy of Living" in Revival Hymns and Choruses Alfred Henry Ackley was born 21 January 1887 in Spring Hill, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest son of Stanley Frank Ackley and the younger brother of B. D. Ackley. His father taught him music and he also studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He graduated from Westminster Theological Seminary in Maryland and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1914. He served churches in Pennsylvania and California. He also worked with the Billy Sunday and Homer Rodeheaver evangelist team and for Homer Rodeheaver's publishing company. He wrote around 1500 hymns. He died 3 July 1960 in Los Angeles. Dianne Shapiro (from ackleygenealogy.com by Ed Ackley and Allen C. Ackley)