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Is My Name Written There?

Representative Text

1 In the Lamb's book of life, that is kept in heaven,
Are written the names of those forgiven;
Is my name written there?

Refrain:
Is my name written there?
Is my name written there?
In the Lamb's book of life,
Is my name written there?

2 All the good that I do is there recorded,
And in heaven by grace I'll be rewarded:
Is my name written there? [Refrain]

3 Tho' my life may be fraught with afflictions fearful,
I can bear with it all, and my heart be cheerful,
If my name's written there. [Refrain]

Source: The Christian Sunday School Hymnal: a compilation of choice hymns and tunes for Sunday schools #61

Author: W. T. Giffe

Born: June 28, 1848, Port­land, In­di­a­na. Died: Ju­ly 13, 1926, Se­at­tle, Wash­ing­ton. Buried: Mount Hope Cem­e­te­ry, Lo­gans­port, In­di­a­na. Giffe grew up in Coll­ege Cor­ners, In­di­a­na (near Port­land), and served in the Army dur­ing the clos­ing days of the Amer­i­can ci­vil war. Af­ter the war, he at­tend­ed Li­ber Coll­ege, and stu­died law for two years. While in col­lege, he was a mem­ber of the col­lege glee club, and took les­sons in the col­lege sing­ing school. Lat­er, he stu­died with teach­ers such as J. W. Suff­ern, George Root, Lu­ther Em­er­son, Ho­ra­tio Pal­mer, and Hen­ry Perk­ins. Giffe had a fine bar­i­tone voice, and was in de­mand as a con­cert s… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: In the Lamb's book of life that is kept in heaven
Title: Is My Name Written There?
Author: W. T. Giffe
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Is my name written there
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

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Crown of Gold #63

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New Christian Hymn and Tune Book #693

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New Christian Hymn and Tune Book #693

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Pearls of Gospel Song #8

Song Service and Revival #d52

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Songs of Glory No. 2 #38

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Sparkling Gems Nos.1 & 2 Combined #69

Spirit of Song #d51

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The Christian Sunday School Hymnal #61

The Gospel Call #d21

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The Gospel Call, Part Two #212

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The Gospel Call #9

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The Helping Hand #7

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Triumphant Songs No.3 #56

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Triumphant Songs Nos. 3 and 4 Combined #56

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