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[I know that my Redeemer lives]
Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Hymnal Title: On Joyful Wing Incipit: 55653 21216 55565 Used With Text: I Know
[I know that my Redeemer lives]
I Know
Author: Rev. C. H. Yatman Hymnal: On Joyful Wing #53 (1886) Hymnal Title: On Joyful Wing First Line: I know that my Redeemer lives Refrain First Line: I know that my Redeemer lives Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives,
I know he died for me,
I know that he salvation gives,
I know his face I’ll see.
Refrain:
I know that my Redeemer lives,
I know his grace is full and free;
What joy ‘twill be with him to dwell
Through all eternity.
2 I know there is a crown of life,
And robes of white to wear,
I know that at the end of strife
The victor’s palm I’ll bear. [Refrain]
3 I know his blood for me was spilt,
The wine press he hath trod;
I know that mansions have been built
For all the sons of God. [Refrain]
4 I know that soon there will be rest
For ev’ry weary heart,
I know that I will all the blest
Shall have a glorious park. [Refrain] Tune Title: [I know that my Redeemer lives]
I Know
Charles H. Yatman
1855 - 1922 Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project Author of "I Know"
Charles H. Yatman
John R. Sweney
1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Hymnal Title: On Joyful Wing Composer of "[I know that my Redeemer lives]" in On Joyful Wing John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy.
Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker.
Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission
John R. Sweney
