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Jesus says, come, give him your burdens

Author: F. F. Leonard Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Jesus is pleading, O, list to his voice

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[Jesus is pleading, oh, list to his voice]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: W. Stillman Martin Incipit: 33332 13517 44444 Used With Text: Jesus Is Pleading

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Jesus Is Pleading

Author: F. F. Leonard Hymnal: Songs of Redemption and Praise. Rev. #90 (1906) First Line: Jesus is pleading, oh, list to his voice Refrain First Line: Jesus says, come, give him your burdens Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus is pleading, oh, list to his voice]

Jesus says, come, give him your burdens

Author: F. F. Leonard Hymnal: Songs of Redemption and Praise #d55 (1905) First Line: Jesus is pleading, O, list to his voice

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W. Stillman Martin

1862 - 1935 Composer of "[Jesus is pleading, oh, list to his voice]" in Songs of Redemption and Praise. Rev. Born: March 8, 1862, Rowley, Massachusetts. Died: December 16, 1935, Atlanta, Georgia. Buried: Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia. Husband of hymnist Civilla Martin, Stillman attended Harvard University and was ordained a Baptist minister, though he later switched to the Disciples of Christ denomination. In 1916, he became a professor of Bible studies at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina. Three years later, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. It was from there he went all over America to run Bible conferences and evangelistic meetings. Sources: Hustad, p. 282 http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_ws.htm

F. F. Leonard

Author of "Jesus Is Pleading"
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