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Then Shall My Heart Keep Singing

Author: Dr. J. J. Maxfield Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: I would not ask for earthly store Used With Tune: [I would not ask for earthly store]

[I would not ask for earthly store]

Appears in 24 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 13556 53511 16165 Used With Text: Then Shall My Heart Keep Singing

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Then Shall My Heart Keep Singing

Author: Dr. J. J. Maxfield Hymnal: Hymns of Praise Number Two #124 (1925) First Line: I would not ask for earthly store Lyrics: 1 I would not ask for earthly store— Thou wilt my need supply; But I would covet, more and more, The clear and single eye, To see my duty face to face, And trust Thee, Lord, for daily grace. Chorus: Then shall my heart keep singing While to the cross I cling; For rest is sweet at Jesus' feet, While homeward faith keeps winging, While homeward faith keeps winging. 2 I care not for the empty show That thoughtless worldlings see; But gladly do the best I know And leave the rest with Thee. Well satisfied that sweet reward Is sure to those who trust the Lord. [Chorus] 3 Whate'er the crosses mine shall be, I would not dare to shun; But only ask to live for Thee, And that Thy will be done; Thy will, O Lord, be mine each day, While pressing on my homeward way. [Chorus] 4 And when at last, my labor o’er, I cross the narrow sea, Grant, Lord, that on the other shore, My soul may dwell with Thee; And learn what here I cannot know, Why Thou hast ever loved me so. [Chorus] Topics: Faith Languages: English Tune Title: [I would not ask for earthly store]

Then Shall My Heart Keep Singing

Author: Dr. J. J. Maxfield Hymnal: Hymns of Praise Numbers One and Two Combined #360 (1926) First Line: I would not ask for earthly store Languages: English Tune Title: [I would not ask for earthly store]

Then shall my heart keep singing

Author: J. J. Maxfield Hymnal: Spiritual Songs and Hymns, for Use in All Gospel Services #d241 (1935) First Line: I would not ask for earthly store

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Composer of "[I would not ask for earthly store]" in Hymns of Praise Number Two 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