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Never in a prince's palace

Author: Henry Van Dyke Appears in 2 hymnals

Appears in 780 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Zundel, 1815-1882; Dr. E. J. Hopkins, 1818-1901 Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 55653 23217 61654 Used With Text: Never in a costly palace did I rest on golden bed

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Never in a prince's palace

Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933; Henry Van Dyke Hymnal: Songs for Young and Old #d91 (1927)

Never in a costly palace did I rest on golden bed

Author: Dr. Henry van Dyke, 1852- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #397 (1917) Lyrics: 1 Never in a costly palace did I rest on golden bed, Never in a hermit's cavern have I eaten idle bread. Born within a lowly stable, where the cattle round Me stood, Trained a carpenter in Naz'reth, I have toiled and found it good. 2 They who tread the path of labour follow where My feet have trod; They who work without complaining, do the holy will of God; Nevermore thou needest seek Me; I am with thee everywhere; Raise the stone, and thou shalt find Me, cleave the wood and I am there. 3 Where the many toil together, there am I among My own; Where the tired workman sleepeth, there am I with him alone. I, the peace that passeth knowledge, dwell amid the daily strife; I, the Bread of heav'n, am broken in the sacrament of life. 4 Every task, however simple, sets the soul that does it free; Every deed of love and mercy, done to man, is done to Me. Nevermore thou needest seek Me; I am with thee everywhere; Raise the stone, and thou shalt find Me, cleave the wood and I am there. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Following Christ; Labour Dignity of Languages: English Tune Title: BEECHER

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Henry Van Dyke

1852 - 1933 Person Name: Dr. Henry van Dyke, 1852- Author of "Never in a costly palace did I rest on golden bed" in Methodist Hymn and Tune Book See biography and works at CCEL

E. J. Hopkins

1818 - 1901 Person Name: Dr. E. J. Hopkins, 1818-1901 Harmonizer of "BEECHER" in Methodist Hymn and Tune Book Dr Edward John Hopkins MusDoc United Kingdom 1818-1901. Born at Westminster, England, the son of a clarinetist with the Royal Opera House orchestra, he became an organist (as did two of his brothers) and a composer. In 1826 he became a chorister of the Chapel Royal and sang at the coronation of King William IV in Westminster Abbey. He also sang in the choir of St. Paul’s Cathedral, a double schedule requiring skill and dexterity. On Sunday evenings he would play the outgoing voluntary at St. Martin’s in-the-field. He left Chapel Royal in 1834 and started studying organ construction at two organ factories. He took an appointment at Mitcham Church as organist at age 16, winning an audition against other organists. Four years later he became organist at the Church of St. Peter, Islington. In 1841 he became organist at St. Luke’s, Berwick St., Soho. Two Years later he was organist at Temple Church, which had a historic organ (built in 1683). He held this position for 55 years. In 1845 he married Sarah Lovett, and they had four sons and five daughters. He was closely associated with the Bach Society and was organist for the first English performances of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. In 1855 he collaborated with Edward Rimbault publishing “The organ, its history and construction” (3 editions 1855-70-77). In 1864 he was one of the founders of the “College of organists”. In 1882 he received an honorary Doctorate of Music from the Archbishop of Canterbury. He composed 30+ hymn tunes and some psalm chants, used by the Church of England. He died in London, England. John Perry

John Zundel

1815 - 1882 Person Name: J. Zundel, 1815-1882 Composer of "BEECHER" in Methodist Hymn and Tune Book John Zundel; b. 1815, near Stuttgart, Germany; organist in Brooklyn, N. Y., from 1847 to 1878; d. Cannstadt, Germany, 1882 Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal, 1908