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Sowing the Precious Seed

Author: William A. Ogden Appears in 3 hymnals Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project

[Sowing the precious seed]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Hymnal Title: Highest Praise Incipit: 35556 56712 16517 Used With Text: Sowing the Precious Seed

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Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Christian Endeavor Hymns #141 (1894) Hymnal Title: Christian Endeavor Hymns Lyrics: 1 Sowing the precious seed In the early dawn of morning, Sowing the precious seed In the noon-day fair; Sowing the precious seed For the youthful heart’s adorning, Sowing the precious seed With a tender care. Refrain: Sowing the precious seed Sowing the precious seed Scattering far and wide, With patient, loving hand; Breaking the bread of life, Telling o’er the gospel story, Sowing the precious seed In the dear homeland. 2 Sowing the precious seed While the day is fast declining, Sowing the precious seed In the twilight dim; Sowing the precious seed Neither doubting nor repining, Leaving it all to God, Trusting all to Him. [Refrain] 3 Sowing the precious seed With an earnest, true endeavor, Sowing the precious seed Of the golden grain, Sowing the precious seed And the hand withholding never, Praying that God will send It the sun and rain. [Refrain] Topics: Work Languages: English Tune Title: [Sowing the precious seed]

Sowing the Precious Seed

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Highest Praise #126 (1895) Hymnal Title: Highest Praise Languages: English Tune Title: [Sowing the precious seed]

Then scatter the seed

Author: Laurene Highfield Hymnal: Truth and Hope No. 2 #d122 (1920) Hymnal Title: Truth and Hope No. 2 First Line: Sowing the precious seed Languages: English

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: W. A. O. Hymnal Title: Christian Endeavor Hymns Author of "Sowing the Precious Seed" in Christian Endeavor Hymns 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

Laurene Highfield

1870 - 1970 Hymnal Title: Truth and Hope No. 2 Author of "Then scatter the seed" in Truth and Hope No. 2 Laurene Highfield was born in Quincy, Illinois. She wrote about three hundred hymns and sacred songs, the libretto of one orotorio and several cantatas among other works. NN