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The Lifeboat

Author: M. M. Brabham Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: We're floating down the stream of time Refrain First Line: Then cheer, my brothers, cheer

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THE LIFE BOAT

Appears in 17 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: F. M. G. Incipit: 35553 11176 12165 Used With Text: Then cheer my brother cheer
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[We are floating down the stream of time]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: T. J. Denson; S. M. Denson Incipit: 13333 55321 12161 Used With Text: The Lifeboat

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The Life Boat

Author: F. M. G.; Anon. Hymnal: Soul Inspiring Songs #143 (1929) First Line: We’re floating down the stream of time Refrain First Line: Then cheer, my brother, cheer Lyrics: 1 We’re floating down the stream of time, We have not long to stay; The stormy clouds of darkness Will turn to brightest day. Then let us all take courage, For we’re not left alone; The lifeboat soon is coming To gather the Jewels home. Refrain: Then cheer, my brother, cheer, Our trials will soon be o’er, Our lov’d ones we shall meet, shall meet, Upon the golden shore. We’re pilgrims and we’re strangers here, We’re seeking a city to come, The lifeboat soon is coming, To gather the Jewels home. 2 Sometimes the Devil tempts me, And says it’s all in vain To try to live a Christian life And walk in Jesus’ name; But then we hear the Master say, “I’ll lend you a helping hand, And if you’ll only trust me, I’ll guide you to the land.” [Refrain] 3 The lifeboat soon is coming, By eyes of faith I see As she sweeps thro’ the waters To rescue you and me, And land us safely in the port With friends we love so dear. “Get ready,” cries the Captain; “Oh, look, she’s almost here.” [Refrain] 4 Oh, now’s the time to get on board, While she is passing by; But if you stand and wait too long, You shall forever die; The fare is paid for one and all, The Captain bids you come, And get on board the lifeboat, She’ll carry you safely home. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [We’re floating down the stream of time]
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The Life-Boat

Author: Rev. J. J. Denver Hymnal: The New Jubilee Harp #S201 (1888) First Line: We're floating down the stream of Time Refrain First Line: Then cheer, my brothers, cheer Languages: English Tune Title: [We're floating down the stream of Time]
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The Life-Boat

Author: Anon. Hymnal: Sentimental Songs #1-a (1946) First Line: We're floating down the stream of time Refrain First Line: Then cheer, my brother, cheer Languages: English Tune Title: [We're floating down the stream of time]

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Anonymous

Person Name: Anon. Author (v. 1-3) of "The Life Boat" in Soul Inspiring Songs In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries.

Frank M. Graham

1859 - 1931 Person Name: F. M. G. Author (V. 4) of "The Life Boat" in Soul Inspiring Songs Born: March 1, 1859, Birmingham, Illinois. Died: August 25, 1931, Greensboro, Georgia. Buried: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Greensboro, Georgia. Graham was an ordained minister in the Wesleyan (Methodist) Church and served as District Superintendent in northern Georgia from around 1895 to about 1915. He was one of the founders of what is now Southern Wesleyan University at Central, South Carolina. © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)

A. N.

Author of "The Life Boat" in Tears and Triumphs No. 3