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For the Blessings

Author: E. A. Barnes Appears in 3 hymnals Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project First Line: For the blessings that we share Refrain First Line: Give thanks to him

[For the blessings that we share]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Hymnal Title: Joyful Sound Incipit: 55532 71576 54333 Used With Text: For the Blessings

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Author: E. A. Barnes Hymnal: Joyful Sound #81 (1889) Hymnal Title: Joyful Sound First Line: For the blessings that we share Refrain First Line: Give thanks to him Lyrics: 1 For the blessings that we share, Give thanks to the Lord; For the tokens of his love and care, Give thanks to the Lord. Refrain: Give thanks to him, Give thanks to him, Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy, Give thanks to him. 2 For the Gospel and its call, Give thanks to the Lord; For the Spirit as it comes to all, Give thanks to the Lord. [Refrain] 3 For the anchor of the soul, Give thanks to the Lord; For the refuge when the billows roll, Give thanks to the Lord. [Refrain] 4 For his saving grace and love, Give thanks to the Lord; For the glory of our home above, Give thanks to the Lord. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Languages: English Tune Title: [For the blessings that we share]

For the Blessings

Author: E. A. Barnes Hymnal: Sacred Trio #251 (1889) Hymnal Title: Sacred Trio First Line: For the blessings that we share Refrain First Line: Give thanks to him Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Tune Title: [For the blessings that we share]

Give thanks to him

Author: E. A. Barnes Hymnal: The Sacred Trio #251 (1892) Hymnal Title: The Sacred Trio First Line: For the blessings that we share Topics: Thanksgiving

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E. A. Barnes

1842 - 1942 Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project Author of "For the Blessings" Edward Albert Barnes, born January 24 1842. He was a life long resident of Chicago and a prolifich hymn writer, and active in the American Temperance Movement. Dianne Shapiro, from http://mms.newberry.org/html/BarnesE.html

John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Hymnal Title: Joyful Sound Composer of "[For the blessings that we share]" in Joyful Sound John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission