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Thy God reigneth

Author: Fred S. Shepherd Meter: 7.4.7.4.7.7.7 Appears in 26 hymnals First Line: Trembling soul, beset by fears

Meter: 7.4.7.4.7.7.7 Appears in 25 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: James McGranahan, 1840-1907 Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 54534 56711 65554 Used With Text: Thy God Reigneth!

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Trembling soul, beset by fears

Author: Fred Shepherd Hymnal: Small Church Music #3669 Tune Title: [Trembling soul, beset by fears]

Thy God Reigneth!

Author: Fred S. Shepherd Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #670 (1961) First Line: Trembling soul, beset by fears Lyrics: 1 Trembling soul, beset by fears, "Thy God reigneth!" Look above and dry thy tears: "Thy God reigneth!" Though thy foes with pow'r assail, Naught against thee shall prevail; Trust in him - he'll never fail: "Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!" 2 Sinful soul, thy debt is paid; "Thy God reigneth!" On the Lord thy sins were laid; "Thy God reigneth!" On the cross of Calvary, Jesus shed his blood for thee, From all sin to set thee free: "Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!" 3 Seeking soul, to Jesus turn; "Thy God reigneth!" None that seek him will he spurn; "Thy God reigneth!" Wand'ring sheep the Shepherd seeks, And when found he ever keeps, For "he slumbers not nor sleeps": "Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!" 4 Join, ye saints, the truth proclaim, "Thy God reigneth!" Shout it forth with glad acclaim, "Thy God reigneth!" Zion, wake! the morn is nigh, See it break from yonder sky; Loud and clear the watchmen cry: "Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!" 5 Church of Christ, awake, awake! "Thy God reigneth!" Forward, then, fresh courage take: "Thy God reigneth!" Soon, descending from his throne, He shall claim thee for his own; Sin shall then be overthrown: "Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!" Amen. Topics: Blessed Hope; God Sovereignty of ; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Invitation; Seeking Christ of God Seeking Man; Trust in God Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 Languages: English Tune Title: [Trembling soul, beset by fears]

Thy God Reigneth!

Author: Fred S. Shepherd Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #6724 First Line: Trembling soul, beset by fears, Thy God reigneth Lyrics: 1. Trembling soul, beset by fears, "Thy God reigneth!" Look above, and dry thy tears: "Thy God reigneth!" Though thy foes with power assail, naught against thee shall prevail; Trust in Him—He’ll never fail: "Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!" 2. Sinful soul, thy debt is paid, "Thy God reigneth!" On the Lord thy sins were laid, "Thy God reigneth!" On the cross of Calvary, Jesus shed His blood for thee, From all sin to set thee free, "Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!" 3. Seeking soul, to Jesus turn, "Thy God reigneth!" None that seek Him will He spurn, "Thy God reigneth!" Wandering sheep the Shepherd seeks and, when found, He ever keeps, For "He slumbers not nor sleeps," "Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!" 4. Join, ye saints, the truth proclaim, "Thy God reigneth!" Shout it forth with glad acclaim, "Thy God reigneth!" Zion, wake! the morn is nigh; see it break from yonder sky; Loud and clear the watchmen cry: "Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!" 5. Church of Christ, awake, awake! "Thy God reigneth!" Forward then, fresh courage take: "Thy God reigneth!" Soon, descending from His throne, He shall claim thee for His own; Sin shall then be overthrown: "Thy God reigneth, Thy God reigneth!" Languages: English Tune Title: [Trembling soul, beset by fears, Thy God reigneth]

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James McGranahan

1840 - 1907 Composer of "[Trembling soul, beset by fears]" in Small Church Music James McGranahan USA 1840-1907. Born at West Fallowfield, PA, uncle of Hugh McGranahan, and son of a farmer, he farmed during boyhood. Due to his love of music his father let him attend singing school, where he learned to play the bass viol. At age 19 he organized his first singing class and soon became a popular teacher in his area of the state. He became a noted musician and hymns composer. His father was reluctant to let him pursue this career, but he soon made enough money doing it that he was able to hire a replacement farmhand to help his father while he studied music. His father, a wise man, soon realized how his son was being used by God to win souls through his music. He entered the Normal Music School at Genesco, NY, under William B Bradbury in 1861-62. He met Miss Addie Vickery there. They married in 1863, and were very close to each other their whole marriage, but had no children. She was also a musician and hymnwriter in her own right. For a time he held a postmaster’s job in Rome, PA. In 1875 he worked for three years as a teacher and director at Dr. Root’s Normal Music Institute. He because well-known and successful as a result, and his work attracted much attention. He had a rare tenor voice, and was told he should train for the operatic stage. It was a dazzling prospect, but his friend, Philip Bliss, who had given his wondrous voice to the service of song for Christ for more than a decade, urged him to do the same. Preparing to go on a Christmas vacation with his wife, Bliss wrote McGranahan a letter about it, which McGranahan discussed with his friend Major Whittle. Those two met in person for the first time at Ashtubula, OH, both trying to retrieve the bodies of the Bliss’s, who died in a bridge-failed train wreck. Whittle thought upon meeting McGranahan, that here is the man Bliss has chosen to replace him in evangelism. The men returned to Chicago together and prayed about the matter. McGranahan gave up his post office job and the world gained a sweet gospel singer/composer as a result. McGranahan and his wife, and Major Whittle worked together for 11 years evangelizing in the U.S., Great Britain, and Ireland. They made two visits to the United Kingdom, in 1880 and 1883, the latter associated with Dwight Moody and Ira Sankey evangelistic work. McGranahan pioneered use of the male choir in gospel song. While holding meetings in Worcester, MA, he found himself with a choir of only male voices. Resourcefully, he quickly adapted the music to those voices and continued with the meetings. The music was powerful and started what is known as male choir and quartet music. Music he published included: “The choice”, “Harvest of song”, “Gospel Choir”,, “Gospel hymns #3,#4, #5, #6” (with Sankey and Stebbins), “Songs of the gospel”, and “Male chorus book”. The latter three were issued in England. In 1887 McGranahan’s health compelled him to give up active work in evangelism. He then built a beautiful home, Maplehurst, among friends at Kinsman, OH, and settled down to the composition of music, which would become an extension of his evangelistic work. Though his health limited his hours, of productivity, some of his best hymns were written during these days. McGranahan was a most lovable, gentle, modest, unassuming, gentleman, and a refined and cultured Christian. He loved good fellowship, and often treated guests to the most delightful social feast. He died of diabetes at Kinsman, OH, and went home to be with his Savior. John Perry