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Author: Marianne Hearn Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Sing, for the world rejoices Full of a thankful mirth; Sing, for delightful music Filleth the heaven and earth; Sing for the flowers are springing Forth from the generous sod. Sing, for the world is singing Sweet, happy songs to God. 2. Sing, for the children’s praises Ever are sweet to Him; Ever His great love lasteth, Never His smile is dim; Ever in storm and sunshine, Loves He His children well; Ever from night till morning They should His praises tell. 3. Sing, let the happy springtime Waken the tardy voice; Let the whole world be happy, Let every heart rejoice; Sing of the Father’s goodness, And of the Savior’s love; Sing as ye travel onward To the fair home above. Used With Tune: SPRING CAROL Text Sources: The Voice of Praise, by the Sunday School Union (London: 1887), number 470

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LOWELL

Appears in 579 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Lowell Mason, Mus. Doc. Incipit: 53455 65111 12353 Used With Text: Sing, for the world rejoiceth

[Sing, for the world rejoices]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: J. H. Fillmore Incipit: 17654 65355 61726 Used With Text: Sing, for the World Rejoices

SPRING CAROL

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Grace Wilbur Conant Incipit: 32161 33543 13554 Used With Text: Sing, for the world rejoices

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Sing, for the World Rejoices

Author: Marianne Hearn Hymnal: The Junior Hymnal #98 (1923) Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing, for the world rejoices]

Sing, for the World Rejoices

Author: Marianne Hearn Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #6104 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1. Sing, for the world rejoices Full of a thankful mirth; Sing, for delightful music Filleth the heaven and earth; Sing for the flowers are springing Forth from the generous sod. Sing, for the world is singing Sweet, happy songs to God. 2. Sing, for the children’s praises Ever are sweet to Him; Ever His great love lasteth, Never His smile is dim; Ever in storm and sunshine, Loves He His children well; Ever from night till morning They should His praises tell. 3. Sing, let the happy springtime Waken the tardy voice; Let the whole world be happy, Let every heart rejoice; Sing of the Father’s goodness, And of the Savior’s love; Sing as ye travel onward To the fair home above. Languages: English Tune Title: SPRING CAROL

Sing, for the World Rejoices

Author: Marianne Hearn Hymnal: Worship and Song. (Rev. ed.) #257 (1921) Tune Title: SPRING CAROL

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Marianne Farningham

1834 - 1909 Author of "Sing, for the world rejoiceth" in The Sunday School Hymnary Pseudonym, real name Marianne Hearn. =========================================== Hearn, Marianne, known to the public only by her nom deplume of Marianne Farningham, was born at Farningham, in Kent, Dec. 17, 1834. She resided for short periods at Bristol and Gravesend, and since 1865 at Northampton. Miss Farningham is a member of the Baptist denomination. Her literary work has been done chiefly in connection with the Christian World newspaper, on the staff of which she has been from its first publication. She is also editor of the Sunday School Times. Most of her contributions to the Christian World have been republished in book form, and include:— (1) Lays and Lyrics of the Blessed Life, 1861. (2) Poems, 1865. (3) Morning and Evening Hymns for the Week, 1870. (4) Songs of Sunshine, 1878. From these works the following hymns have passed into common use:— 1. Father Who givest us now the New Year. Old and New Year. From her Songs of Sunshine, 1878. 2. Hail the children's festal day. Sunday School Anniversaries. Appeared in the Sunday School Times, 1875. 3. Let the children come, Christ said. Christ's invitation of children. In G. Barrett's Book of Praise for Children, 1881. It was written in 1877. 4. When mysterious whispers are floating about. Death anticipated. Appeared in the Christian World, in the Autumn of 1864; and again in her work, Poems, 1865. In I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs & Solos, it is entitled "Waiting and Watching for me" (the refrain of each stanza), and is altered to "When my final farewell lo the world I have said." This is the most popular of Miss Hearn's hymns. [Rev. W. R. Stevenson, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology =============== Hearn, Marianne [Farningham], pp. 502, ii.; 1587, ii. Miss Hearn published in 1903 Harvest Gleanings and Gathered Fragments. Other hymns by her in common use include:— 1. Anywhere with Jesus. [Follow Christ] In her Lays and Lyrics, 1860, p. 163. 2. Christ, we children sing to Thee. [Praise to Jesus.] Written for C. Bonners Garland of New Sunday School Music, 1881 (1886, No. 2). 3. He smiled as He stretched out Hit hand in glad welcome. [God's Call.] In the Baptist Junior Hymnal, 1906, No. 175. 4. Just as I am, Thine own to be. [Follow Christ.] Contributed to the Voice of Praise, 1887, No. 348. Suggested by Miss Elliott's better-known hymn. 5. Little feet are passing. [The Way to Heaven.] In her Poems, 1866, p. 271. 6. Sing, for the world rejoiceth. [Spring.] Contributed to the Voice of Praise, 1887, No. 470. We may note that "Father! abide with us," p. 365, ii., is by her, from Lays and Lyrics, 1860, p. 143. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Grace Wilbur Conant

1858 - 1948 Composer of "SPRING CAROL" in The Cyber Hymnal Pseudonym: A. B. Ponsonby. Born: September 9, 1858, Boston, Massachusetts. Died: April 7, 1948, Malden, Massachusetts. Grace remained single all her life. Her middle name was her mother’s maiden name. She served as musical editor for the Kindergarten Review for at least six years, starting in 1908. Her works include: Songs for Little People, with Frances Weld Danielson (Boston, Massachusetts: The Pilgrim Press, 1905) Worship and Song, with Benjamin S. Winchester (Pilgrim Press, 1913) Religious Dangers of Modern Tendencies in So-Called Religious Songs, 1917 Song and Play for Children, with Frances Weld Danielson (Pilgrim Press, 1925) --The Cyber Hymnal