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He'll Never Forsake

Author: Frank H. Mashaw Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: I will fail thee never, blessed words of cheer Refrain First Line: No, He'll never forsake

["I will fail thee never;" blessed words of cheer]

Appears in 8 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Incipit: 55654 53111 76544 Used With Text: He'll Never Forsake

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Author: Frank H. Mashaw Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #88 (1904) First Line: "I will fail thee never;" blessed words of cheer Refrain First Line: No, he'll never forsake Lyrics: 1 "I will fail thee never;" blessed words of cheer, Like a blaze of glory, shining far and near; Tho' the storm and tempest all around may shake, Jesus, my Saviour, has promised that he will never forsake. Chorus: No, he'll never forsake, No, he'll never forsake; Dangers arouse me may threaten, Jesus will never forsake. No, he'll never forsake, No, he'll never forsake; Dangers around me may threaten Jesus will never forsake. 2 "I will fail thee never;" tho' the night be long; Soon the morning cometh with its light and song; Precious words of comfort to my heart I take; Jesus, my Saviour, has promised that he will never forsake. [Chorus] 3 "I will fail thee never;" brightest flow'rs will fade, But my trust in Jesus ne'er shall be betrayed; Midnight all around me, soon his light will break, Jesus, my Saviour, has promised that he will never forsake. [Chorus] 4 "I will fail thee never;" fails the earth and sky, But his bow of promise shineth still on high; Earthly sunbeams vanish, and my heart may quake, Jesus, my Saviour, has promised that he will never forsake. [Chorus] 3 "I will fail thee never;" brightest flow'rs will fade, But my trust in Jesus ne'er shall be betrayed; Midnight all around me, soon his light will break, Jesus, my Saviour, has promised that he will never forsake. [Chorus] 4 "I will fail thee never;" fails the earth and sky, But his bow of promise shineth still on high; Earthly sunbeams vanish, and my heart may quake, Jesus, my Saviour, has promised that he will never forsake. [Chorus] Tune Title: ["I will fail thee never;" blessed words of cheer]

He’ll Never Forsake

Author: Frank H. Mashaw Hymnal: Songs of Christian Service #35 (1903) First Line: I will fail thee never Refrain First Line: No, he’ll never forsake Lyrics: 1 “I will fail thee never;” blessed words of cheer, Like a blaze of glory, shining far and near; Tho’ the storm and tempest all around may shake, Jesus, my Saviour, has promised that he will never forsake. Refrain: No, he’ll never forsake, No, he’ll never forsake; Dangers around me may threaten, Jesus will never forsake. 2 “I will fail thee never;” tho’ the night be long; Soon the morning cometh with its light and song; Precious words of comfort to my heart I take; Jesus, my Saviour, has promised that he will never forsake. [Refrain] 3 “I will fail thee never;” brightest flow’rs will fade, But my trust in Jesus ne’er shall be betrayed; Midnight all around me, soon his light will break, Jesus, my Saviour, has promised that he will never forsake. [Refrain] 4 “I will fail thee never;” fails the earth and sky, But his bow of promise shineth still on high; Earthly sunbeams vanish, and my heart may quake, Jesus, my Saviour, has promised that he will never forsake. [Refrain] Tune Title: [I will fail thee never]

He'll Never Forsake

Author: Frank H. Mashaw Hymnal: Conquest Hymns #93 (1902) First Line: "I will fail thee never;" blessed words of cheer Refrain First Line: No, he'll never forsake Languages: English Tune Title: ["I will fail thee never;" blessed words of cheer]

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "["I will fail thee never;" blessed words of cheer]" in The Voice of Praise Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry