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Author: Charles Albert Tindley Meter: 11.9.11.7 with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project First Line: I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree Refrain First Line: There is a package for me on that tree

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HEAVEN'S CHRISTMAS TREE

Meter: 11.9.11.7 with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals Tune Person: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933; Charles A. Tindley, Jr. Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 55512 31216 55551 Used With Text: Heaven's Christmas Tree

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Heaven's Christmas Tree

Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #205 (2001) Meter: 11.9.11.7 with refrain Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal First Line: I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree Refrain First Line: There is a package for me on that tree Lyrics: 1 I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree, It was fixed in yon Bethlehem's, Bethlehem's stall. The blessings of heaven for you and for me, A Christmas present for all. Refrain: There is a package for me on that tree; A precious token that someone loves me. Oh yes, I can see on Calvary's Tree, That there is a package for me. 2 There is one I behold in letters of gold, It hangs on a limb near to, limb near to me. 'Tis labeled "salvation," and Jesus, I'm told, Has bought that package for me. [Refrain] 3 There is one just above, it's title is love, It is marked by a deep crimson, deep crimson stain. For there it was tied by the Lord when He died, And glory to His dear name. [Refrain] 4 Another I see, it must be for me, The words "I will help you" I, help you I read. While holding His hand, by faith I can stand, And this is the package I need. [Refrain] 5 There are many, I'm sure, but just this one more I speak of above all the, bove all the rest. It spells "happy home" with God near the throne, A place where the weary shall rest. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Atonement, Crucifixion and Death; Jesus Christ His Blood Scripture: Romans 3:24-25 Languages: English Tune Title: HEAVEN'S CHRISTMAS TREE

I have heard of a tree (Heaven's Christmas tree)

Author: Charles A. Tindley Hymnal: Beams of Heaven #38 (2006) Hymnal Title: Beams of Heaven First Line: I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree Refrain First Line: There is a package for me on that tree Languages: English Tune Title: [I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree]

I have heard of a tree (Heaven's Christmas Tree)

Author: Charles A. Tindley Hymnal: Global Praise 3 #124 (2004) Hymnal Title: Global Praise 3 First Line: I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree Refrain First Line: There is a package for me on that tree Lyrics: 1 I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree, it was fixed in yon Bethlehem's stall, The blessings of heaven for you and for me, a Christmas present for all. Refrain: There is a package for me on that tree; a precious token that someone loves me. Oh yes, I can see on Calvary's tree, that there is a package for me. 2 There is one I behold in letters of gold, it hangs on a limb near to me, 'Tis labeled "salvation," and Jesus, I'm told, has bought that package for me. [Refrain] 3 There is one just above, it's title is love, it is marked by a deep crimson stain. For there it was tied by the Lord when he died, and glory to his dear name. [Refrain] 4 Another I see, it must be for me, the worlds "I will help you" I read. While holding his hand, by faith I can stand, and this is the package I need. [Refrain] 5 There are many, I'm sure, but just this one more I speak of above all the rest. It spells "happy home" with God near the throne, a place where the weary shall rest. [Refrain] Topics: Advent and Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: [I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree]

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Charles Albert Tindley

1851 - 1933 Person Name: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal Author of "Heaven's Christmas Tree" in African American Heritage Hymnal Charles Albert Tindley was born in Berlin, Maryland, July 7, 1851; son of Charles and Hester Tindley. His father was a slave, and his mother was free. Hester died when he was very young; he was taken in my his mother’s sister Caroline Miller Robbins in order to keep his freedom. It seems that he was expected to work to help the family. In his Book of Sermons (1932), he speaks of being “hired out” as a young boy, “wherever father could place me.” He married Daisy Henry when he was seventeen. Together they had eight children, some of whom would later assist him with the publication of his hymns. Tindley was largely self-taught throughout his lifetime. He learned to read mostly on his own. After he and Daisy moved to Philadelphia in 1875, he took correspondence courses toward becoming a Methodist minister. He did this while working as a sexton (building caretaker) for the East Bainbridge Street Church. Beginning in 1885, he was appointed by the local bishop to serve two or three-year terms at a series of churches, until coming full circle to become pastor at East Bainbridge in 1902. Under his leadership, the church grew rapidly. They relocated in 1904 to the East Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church, then again in 1924 to the new Tindley Temple, where the membership roll blossomed to about ten thousand. Tindley was known for being a captivating preacher, and for also taking an active role in the betterment of the people in his community. His songs were an outgrowth of his preaching ministry, often introduced during his sermons. Tindley was able to draw people of multiple races to his church ministry; likewise, his songs have been adopted and proliferated by white and black churches alike. The songs of Charles Tindley were published cumulatively in two editions of Soul Echoes (1905, 1909) and six editions of New Songs of Paradise (1916-1941). His wife Daisy died in 1924, before the completion of the Tindley Temple. He remarried in 1927 to Jenny Cotton. Charles A. Tindley died July 26, 1933.

Charles A. Tindley, Jr.

Hymnal Title: Beams of Heaven Arranger of "[I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree]" in Beams of Heaven Son of Charles Albert Tindley. Charles Albert Tindley, Jr., arranged some of his father's hymns.