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Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 45 hymnals First Line: The trusting heart to Jesus clings Refrain First Line: Singing I go along life's road Lyrics: 1 The trusting heart to Jesus clings, Nor any ill forbodes, But at the cross of Calv'ry sings, Praise God for lifted loads! Chorus: Singing I go along life's road, Praising the Lord, praising the Lord, Singing I go along life's road, For Jesus has lifted my load. 2 The passing days bring many cares, "Fear not," I hear him say, And when my fears are turned to prayers, The burdens slip away. [Chorus] 3 He tells me of my Father's love, And never slumb'ring eye; My everlasting King above Will all my needs supply. [Chorus] 4 When to the throne of grace I flee, I find the promise true, The mighty arms upholding me Will bear my burdens too. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [The trusting heart to Jesus clings]

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[The trusting heart to Jesus clings]

Appears in 34 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Incipit: 51112 35655 11321 Used With Text: Jesus Has Lifted the Load

[The trusting heart to Jesus clings]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: E. H. Swinstead Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 33453 32156 41153 Used With Text: The Load Lifted

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The Trusting Heart to Jesus Clings

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #294 (2001) Meter: 8.6.8.8.8.8 First Line: 주 안 에 있 는 나 에 게 (The trusting heart to Jesus clings) Refrain First Line: 주 님 을 찬 송 하 면 서 (Singing I go along life's road) Topics: 시 편; Christian Life; Discipleship and Service; Psalms; Trust and Assurance; 그리스도인의 삶; 제자 훈련 와 봉사; 신 뢰 와 확신 Scripture: Psalm 119:54 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: SINGING I GO

Jesus Has Lifted the Load

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: The Golden Sheaf #160 (1902) First Line: The trusting heart to Jesus clings Refrain First Line: Singing I go along life's road Lyrics: 1 The trusting heart to Jesus clings, Nor any ill forbodes, But at the cross of Calv'ry sings, Praise God for lifted loads! Chorus: Singing I go along life's road, Praising the Lord, praising the Lord, Singing I go along life's road, For Jesus has lifted my load. 2 The passing days bring many cares, "Fear not," I hear him say, And when my fears are turned to prayers, The burdens slip away. [Chorus] 3 He tells me of my Father's love, And never slumb'ring eye; My everlasting King above Will all my needs supply. [Chorus] 4 When to the throne of grace I flee, I find the promise true, The mighty arms upholding me Will bear my burdens too. [Chorus] Tune Title: [The trusting heart to Jesus clings]

Singing I Go

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #275 (1976) First Line: The trusting heart to Jesus clings Refrain First Line: Singing, I go along life's road Lyrics: 1 The trusting heart to Jesus clings,Nor any ill forbodes,But at the cross of Calv'ry sings,Praise God for lifted loads!Refrain:Singing, I go along life's road,Praising the Lord, praising the Lord;Singing, I go along life's road,For Jesus has lifted my load.2 The passing days bring many cares,"Fear not," I hear Him say,And when my fears are turned to pray'rs,The burdens slip away. [Refrain]3 He tells me of my Father's loveAnd never slumb'ring eye;My everlasting King aboveWill all my needs supply. [Refrain]4 When to the throne of grace I flee,I find the promise true,The mighty arms upholding meWill bear my burdens too. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Praise; Guidance & Care; Joy; Testimony Languages: English Tune Title: [The trusting heart to Jesus clings]

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E. E. Hewitt

1851 - 1920 Author of "Jesus Has Lifted the Load" in The Golden Sheaf Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)

William J. Kirkpatrick

1838 - 1921 Person Name: W. J. K. Author of "Singing I Go" in Special Sacred Selections William J. Kirkpatrick (b. Duncannon, PA, 1838; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1921) received his musical training from his father and several other private teachers. A carpenter by trade, he engaged in the furniture business from 1862 to 1878. He left that profession to dedicate his life to music, serving as music director at Grace Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Kirkpatrick compiled some one hundred gospel song collections; his first, Devotional Melodies (1859), was published when he was only twenty-one years old. Many of these collections were first published by the John Hood Company and later by Kirkpatrick's own Praise Publishing Company, both in Philadelphia. Bert Polman