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Speak Just a Word for Jesus

Author: Katherine O. Barker Appears in 18 hymnals First Line: Speak just a word for Jesus, Tell how He died for you Refrain First Line: Speak just a word

[Speak just a word for Jesus]

Appears in 21 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: D. B. Towner; A. B. S. Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 33343 27117 64333 Used With Text: Speak Just a Word for Jesus

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Author: Katherine O. Barker Hymnal: Alexander's Gospel Songs No. 2 #51 (1910) First Line: Speak just a word for Jesus Lyrics: 1 Speak just a word for Jesus, Tell how he died for you, Often repeat the story, Wonderful, glad, and true! Refrain: Speak just a word, Ever to Him be true; Speak just a word, Tell what He's doing for you! 2 Speak just a word for Jesus, Tell how He helps you live, Tell of the strength and comfort Which He will freely give! [Refrain] 3 Speak just a word for Jesus,— Do not for others wait; Gladly proclaim the message Ere it shall be too late! [Refrain] 4 Speak just a word for Jesus,— Why should you doubt or fear? Surely His love will bless it; Someone will gladly hear. [Refrain] 5 Speak just a word for Jesus, Tell of His love for men! Someone distressed may listen, Willing to trust Him then. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Speak just a word for Jesus]

Speak Just a Word!

Author: Katherine O. Barker Hymnal: Tabernacle Hymns #57 (1960) First Line: Speak just a word for Jesus Refrain First Line: Speak, Oh, speak a word for Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Speak just a word for Jesus, Tell how He died for you, Often repeat the story, Wonderful, glad, and true! Chorus: Speak, Oh, speak a word for Jesus! Ever to Him be true; Speak, Just speak a word for Jesus! Oh, tell what He's doing for you! 2 Speak just a word for Jesus, Tell how He helps you live, Tell of the strength and comfort Which He will freely give! [Chorus] 3 Speak just a word for Jesus, Do not for others wait; Gladly proclaim the message Ere it shall be too late! [Chorus] 4 Speak just a word for Jesus, Tell of His love for men! Some one distressed may listen, Willing to trust Him then. [Chorus] Topics: Choir; Duets; Evangelism; Solos; Soul Winning Languages: English Tune Title: [Speak just a word for Jesus]

Speak Just a Word for Jesus

Author: Katherine O. Barker Hymnal: Revival Hymns and Choruses #468 (1970) Refrain First Line: Speak just a word Lyrics: 1 Speak just a word for Jesus, Tell how he died for you; Often repeat the story, Wonderful, glad, and true! Refrain: Speak just a word, Ever to Him be true; Speak just a word, Tell what He's doing for you! 2 Speak just a word for Jesus, Tell how He helps you live; Tell of the strength and comfort Which He will freely give! [Refrain] 3 Speak just a word for Jesus, Do not for others wait; Gladly proclaim the message Soon it will be too late! [Refrain] 4 Speak just a word for Jesus, Why should you doubt or fear? Surely His love will bless it; Some one will gladly hear. [Refrain] 5 Speak just a word for Jesus, Tell of His love for men! Some one distressed may listen, Willing to trust Him then. [Refrain] Topics: Challenge; Service; Soul Winning Languages: English Tune Title: [Speak just a word for Jesus]

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D. B. Towner

1850 - 1919 Composer of "[Speak just a word for Jesus]" in Revival Hymns and Choruses Used pseudonyms Robert Beverly, T. R. Bowden ============================== Towner, Daniel B. (Rome, Pennsylvania, 1850--1919). Attended grade school in Rome, Penn. when P.P. Bliss was teacher. Later majored in music, joined D.L. Moody, and in 1893 became head of the music department at Moody Bible Institute. Author of more than 2,000 songs. --Paul Milburn, DNAH Archives

Alfred B. Smith

1916 - 2001 Person Name: A. B. S. Arranger of "[Speak just a word for Jesus]" in Revival Hymns and Choruses Used pseudonym B. C. Laurelton ---------- In 1930, he began playing on radio broadcasts in Jersey City, New Jersey, on "The Old Fashioned Gospel Hour." After meeting Wendell P. Loveless, Alfred enrolled at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and became a member of the WMBI staff. During service as Minister of Music at The Church of the Open Door in Philadelphia, he taught at The Philadelphia School of the Bible in the fall of 1938. During that year, he wrote "For God So Loved the World" after visiting the ninety-four year-old hymn writer George C. Stebbins. Smith met Billy Graham when they were both students at Wheaton College. During their long collaboration, they founded Singspiration in 1941. After graduating from Wheaton, Smith, Graham, and George Beverly Shea started "Youth for Christ" in Chicago. --Daniel Mahraun (from livinghymns.org)