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Old-Time Power (Chorus)

Representative Text

Spirit, now melt and move
All of our hearts with love,
Breathe on us from above
With old-time pow'r.

Source: Reformed Press Hymnal: an all around hymn book which will meet the requirements of every meeting where Christians gather for praise #73

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Author: Paul Rader

Rader was one of the most powerful evangelistic preachers of the early 20th Century. He described himself as an ex-bellboy, ex-cowboy, ex-prospector, ex-football player, and ex-pugilist. He was pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Illinois (1915–21), and followed founder Albert Simpson as president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (1920–23). He also founded the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle in 1922 and pastored it for 11 years. Rader wrote many Gospel song lyrics and a few tunes, and was instrumental in founding of the Tabernacle Publishing Company. Rader was a pioneer of Christian broadcasting, as well: In the early 1920’s, the beginning days of radio, station WBBM in Chicago, Illinois, closed every Sunday. Rader received… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Spirit, now melt and move
Title: Old-Time Power (Chorus)
Author: Paul Rader
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Spirit, now melt and move
Copyright: Public Domain
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Church Service Hymns #176

Church Service Hymns #176
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Hymns for Praise and Service #86

Hymns for Praise and Service #86
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Reformed Press Hymnal #73

Reformed Press Hymnal #73

Singing Evangelism (Billy Graham campaign songs) #105

Singing Evangelism (Billy Graham campaign songs) #105
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Triumphant Service Songs #73

Triumphant Service Songs #73
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