Search Results

We Shall See the King Some Day

Author: Lewis E. Jones Appears in 81 hymnals First Line: Though the way we journey may be often drear

[Tho' the way we journey may be often drear]

Appears in 62 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: L. E. Jones Incipit: 56543 55443 47676 Used With Text: We Shall See the King Some Day

Instances

Published text-tune combinations (hymns) from specific hymnals

We Shall See the King Some Day

Author: Lewis E. Jones Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7246 First Line: Though the way we journey may be often drear Lyrics: 1. Though the way we journey may be often drear, We shall see the King some day; On that blessèd morning clouds will disappear; We shall see the King some day. Refrain We shall see the King some day, When the clouds have rolled away; Gathered ’round the throne, When He shall call His own, We shall see the King some day. 2. After pain and anguish, after toil and care, We shall see the King some day; Through the endless ages joy and blessing share, We shall see the King some day. [Refrain] 3. After foes are conquered, after battles won, We shall see the King some day; After strife is over, after set of sun, We shall see the King some day. [Refrain] 4. There with all the loved ones who have gone before, We shall see the King some day; Sorrow past forever, on that peaceful shore, We shall see the King some day. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Though the way we journey may be often drear]

Though the Way We Journey

Author: L. E. J. Hymnal: Great Songs of the Church #343 (1921) First Line: Tho' the way we journey may be often drear Refrain First Line: We shall see the King some day Languages: English Tune Title: [Tho' the way we journey may be often drear]

We Shall See the King Some Day

Author: L. E. J. Hymnal: The King of Kings #5 (1915) First Line: Though the way we journey may be often drear Languages: English Tune Title: [Though the way we journey may be often drear]

View 78 more instances

People

Authors, composers, editors, etc.

Lewis E. Jones

1865 - 1936 Person Name: L. E. J. Author of "We Shall See the King Some Day" in The New Praiseworthy Pseudonyms: Mary Slater ================ Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry