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Why Stand Ye Here Idle?

Author: J. Lincoln Hall Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Why stand ye here idle? there is work to be done Refrain First Line: Why stand ye here idle

[Why stand ye here idle?]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Nettie B. Christian Incipit: 55433 21355 65554 Used With Text: Why Stand Ye Here Idle?

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Why Stand Ye Here Idle?

Author: J. L. H. Hymnal: Glory Bells #162 (1896) Refrain First Line: Why stand ye here idle Languages: English Tune Title: [Why stand ye here idle?]

Ripe is the harvest

Author: J. Lincoln Hall Hymnal: Melodies for Jesus #d83 (1900) First Line: Why stand ye here idle Languages: English

1866 - 1930 Author of "Ripe is the harvest" in Melodies for Jesus Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry