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Love of God

Author: William A. Ogden Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Sing we of the grace of God Refrain First Line: Wonderful love of God

[Sing we of the grace of God]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 32315 32312 34432 Used With Text: Love of God

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Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Crowning Day No. 3 #81 (1898) First Line: Sing we of the grace of God Refrain First Line: Wonderful love of God Lyrics: 1 Sing we of the grace of God, Of the wonders of His love; Tell His glories all abroad, And of His wonderful love! Refrain: Wonderful love of God! Wonderful love of God! How it redeemeth, and how it reclaimeth The souls He hath bo’t with blood. 2 Love that bro’t salvation near, Thro’ God’s well-beloved Son. And believing we shall wear Yonder a beautiful crown! [Refrain] 3 Love of God so full and free, Love of God so strong to save, Blood that cleanseth even me, Wonderful, wonderful love! [Refrain] 4 Love that holds the worlds in space, Love that lighteth all within. Love that keeps us by His grace, Wonderful, wonderful love! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing we of the grace of God]

Wonderful love of God

Author: William A. Ogden Hymnal: Living Songs for the Sunday School, the Epworth League, Prayer Meetings, Revivals ... #d137 (1897) First Line: Sing we of the grace of God Languages: English

Wonderful love of God

Author: William A. Ogden Hymnal: Living Songs for the Sunday School, the Epworth League, Prayer Meetings, Revivals #d138 (1892) First Line: Sing we of the grace of God Languages: English

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: William A. Ogden Author of "Love of God" 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