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There Is a Place of Quiet Rest (Near to the Heart of God)
Author: Cleland Boyd McAfee Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 154 hymnals Topics: Rest First Line: There is a place of quiet rest Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest,
near to the heart of God,
a place where sin cannot molest,
near to the heart of God.
Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
sent from the heart of God,
hold us, who wait before thee,
near to the heart of God.
2 There is a place of comfort sweet,
near to the heart of God,
a place where we our Savior meet,
near to the heart of God. [Refrain]
3 There is a place of full release,
near to the heart of God,
a place where all is joy and peace,
near to the heart of God. [Refrain]
Scripture: Exodus 33:14 Used With Tune: MC AFEE
There Is a Place of Quiet Rest (Near to the Heart of God)
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,237 hymnals Topics: Peace and Rest Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: RESTING-PLACE
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Blessed Assurance: Jesus Is Mine
Author: Fanny Crosby Appears in 1,105 hymnals Topics: Rest First Line: Blessed assurance: Jesus is mine! Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance: Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of *rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]
3 Perfect submission: all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain]
* used here in the sense of glory, ecstatic joy
Scripture: Job 1-42 Used With Tune: ASSURANCE
Blessed Assurance: Jesus Is Mine
IT IS WELL
Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 373 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Philip P. Bliss Topics: Peace and Rest Tune Key: D Flat Major Incipit: 55433 23465 43517 Used With Text: When Peace, Like a River
IT IS WELL
TRUST IN JESUS
Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 321 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921 Topics: Comfort & Rest Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 32176 16513 53212 Used With Text: ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
TRUST IN JESUS
The Haven of Rest
Author: H. L. Gilmour Hymnal: Christ in Song #211 (1908) Topics: Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Living His Life Rest in Christ; Living His Life Rest in Christ; Living His Life Rest in Christ First Line: My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea Refrain First Line: I've anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest" Lyrics: 1 My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea,
So burdened with sin, and distressed,
Till I heard a sweet voice saying, "Make me your choice;"
And I entered the "Haven of Rest!"
Chorus:
I've anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest,"
I sail the wide seas no more;
The tempest may sweep o'er the wild, stormy deep,
In Jesus I'm safe evermore.
2 I yield myself to his tender embrace,
And faith taking hold of his Word,
My fetters fell off, and I anchored my soul:
The Haven of Rest is my Lord. [Chorus]
3 The song of my soul, since the Lord made me whole,
Has been the OLD STORY so blest,
Of Jesus, who'll save whosoever will have
A home in the "Haven of Rest!" [Chorus]
4 How precious the tho't that we all may recline,
Like John the beloved and blest,
On Jesus' strong arm, where no tempest can harm,
Secure in the "Haven of Rest!" [Chorus]
5 O come to the Saviour! he patiently waits
To save by his power divine;
Come, anchor your soul in the "Haven of Rest,"
And say, "my Beloved is mine." [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea]
The Haven of Rest
Psalm 62: Rest in God
Hymnal: RitualSong #87 (1996) Topics: Rest First Line: In God alone is my soul at rest Refrain First Line: Rest in God alone Scripture: Psalm 62:2-3 Languages: English Tune Title: [Rest in God alone]
Psalm 62: Rest in God
Rest Found
Author: J. Montgomery Hymnal: Christ in Song #153 (1908) Topics: Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Living His Life Rest in Christ; Living His Life Rest in Christ; Living His Life Rest in Christ First Line: O where shall rest be found Lyrics: 1 O where shall rest be found
Rest for the weary soul?
'Twere vain the ocean's depths to sound,
Or pierce to either pole.
2 Beyond this vale of tears
There is a life above,
Unmeasured by the flight of years;
And all that life is love.
3 Thro' Christ, the Life, the Way,
May we that life obtain;
And thro' the merits of his blood,
That endless glory gain. Languages: English Tune Title: SHAWMUT
Rest Found
Adoniram J. Gordon
1836 - 1895 Person Name: Adoniram J. Gordon, 1836-1895 Topics: Comfort & Rest Composer of "GORDON" in Ambassador Hymnal Gordon, Adoniram Judson, D.D., born at New Hampton, N.H., Apr. 19, 1836. Graduated at Brown University, 1860; entered the Baptist ministry; Pastor of Clarendon Street Baptist Church, Boston, 1869; and died in 1895. He published The Vestry Hymn and Tune Book, 1872; and was one of the editors of the Service of Song for Baptist Churches, 1871. His hymns in common use include:—
1. O blessed Paraclete. [Holy Spirit .] Given in Sursum Corda, 1898, as having been written in 1890.
2. O Spirit's anointing, for service appointing . [Foreign Missions.] This hymn was "written in the summer of 1886, at Northfield School for Bible Study, organised by Mr. Moody. More than one hundred college students connected with this school gave themselves to the work of foreign missions during their stay at Northfield. Four of their number were chosen to visit the colleges in different parts of the country, and endeavour to awaken a deeper interest in missions during the succeeding academic year. At their request Dr. Gordon” wrote this hymn. Baptist Hymns and Hymn Writers.
3. Where art thou, soul! I hear God say. [Divine Chiding.] Published in social meeting edition of The Service of Song, 1881.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)
Adoniram J. Gordon
Hugh Stowell
1799 - 1865 Person Name: Hugh Stowell, 1799-1865 Topics: Comfort & Rest Author of "From Every Stormy Wind That Blows" in Ambassador Hymnal Stowell, Hugh, an able and popular minister of the Church of England, was born at Douglas, Isle of Man, December 3, 1799. He graduated at Oxford in 1822, and took holy orders the following year. He held various offices in his Church; became rector at Salford in 1831; was appointed honorary Canon of Chester Cathedral in 1845, and later Rural Dean of Eccles. He published several volumes. He also edited a book of hymns: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns Suited to the Services of the Church of England, 1831. To the several editions of this book most of his hymns were contributed. He died at Safford October 8, 1865.
From every stormy wind that blows 495
Lord of all power and might 206
Hymn Writers of the Church, 1915 by Charles Nutter
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Stowell, Hugh, M.A., son of Hugh Stowell, Rector of Ballaugh, near Ramsey, was born at Douglas, Isle of Man, Dec. 3, 1799, and educated at St. Edmund Hull, Oxford, B.A. 1822; M.A. 1826. He was ordained in 1823, and held the curacy of Shepscombe, Gloucestershire; and then that of Holy Trinity, Huddersfield. Subsequently he was Curate in charge of St. Stephen's, Salford, and became rector of Christ Church, Salford, in 1831. In 1845 he was appointed Hon. Canon in Chester Cathedral; in 1851 Chaplain to the Bishop of Manchester; and Rural Dean of Eccles. He died at Salford, Oct. 8, 1865. His Memoir, by the Rev. J. B. Marsden, was published in 1868. Canon Stoweli was a popular and effective preacher. His publications included Tractarianism Tested, 1845; A Model for Men of Business, 1854 ; Pleasures of Religion and Other Poems, 1832; The Peaceful Valley, 1826 ; and a large number of single sermons, pamphlets, &c. His Selection of Psalms & Hymns was published as:—
A Selection of Psalms & Hymns Suited to the Services of the Church of England. By the Rev. H. Stowell, M.A., Manchester. Printed by Henry Smith, St. Ann's Square, 1831.
This Selection contained 233 hymns, in addition to versions of the Psalms. Of the hymns the following were by the compiler:—
1. Almighty Shepherd, Who didst give. (1828.) The Good Shepherd.
2. From every stormy wind that blows.
3. Gracious God, look down in kindness. Sunday School Anniversary.
4. Great God, we dare not bow the knee. Holy Communion.
5. Meek Lamb of God, on Thee. Lent.
6. To Thee, 0 God, we raise. Sunday School Anniversary.
7. Tune every heart, wake every tongue. Sunday School Anniversary.
8. When Jesus left the glorious sky. For an Infants’ School.
9. Yes, in the morning of our years. Sunday School Anniversary.
The 12th edition of this Selection published by Canon Stowell in 1864, was increased to 273 hymns, the additional hymns being in nearly every instance his own compositions. In addition to those already given we have:—
10. Again our yearly strain we raise. 1864.
11. Another year has glided past. (Before 1846.)
12. Another year with mercies strown. (Before 1846.)
13. Before Thy throne, 0 Lord, we bend. (Before 1846.)
14. By pressing dangers compassed round. 1843 (?).
15. Come, raise we all the blessed strain. 1862.
16. Hail, hallowed day of heavenly rest. 1844 (?).
17. Hark, how sweet those infant voices. 1841 (?).
18. How fruitless is the ploughman's toil. 1854.
19. How gently in night's silent hours. 1850.
20. Jesus is our Shepherd, Wiping, &c. 1849.
21. Jesus, Lord, Who hast ascended. 1853.
22. Jesus, Lord, we wait on Thee. 1863.
23. Jesus, our Saviour and our Lord. (Before 1846.)
24. Jesus, Prophet of Thy Church. 1861.
25. Lord, if our land be great and free. 1851.
26. Lord, in this dark and stormy day. 1848.
27. Lord, in Thy mercy hear our cry. 1855.
28. Meek Lamb of God, Who dost impart. 1859.
29. 0 God, the liquid sign of grace. 1856.
30. Sailing o'er life's changeful ocean. (Before 1846.)
31. Saviour, guide this little band. (Before 1846.)
32. The day of rest is passed away. (Before 1846.)
33. The morn of our lifetime is fast gliding by. (Before 1846.)
34. Though our lot be poor and lowly. 1847.
35. Thy cross, 0 Lord, the holy sign. 1840.
36. Wake, wake our yearly strain anew. 1852.
37. Wake, wake the joyful song. 1844.
38. We, a little simple throng. (Before 1846.)
39. We, little pilgrims of a day. 1845.
40. We love the holy house of prayer. 1857.
41. We will not weep as others do. 1842.
42. What is your life? It glances by. 1860.
43. What though our earthly lot be low. 1858.
These hymns were all written for the Anniversary Services of Christ Church Sunday Schools, Salford, and are included with others in a special Appendix in the 1877 ed. of the Selection as above.
Other hymns by Canon Stowell are:—
44. Children of old, Hosannah sang. Sunday Schools. 1830.
45. Lord of all power and might, Father of love, &c. Missions. Written for the Jubilee of the B. & F. Bible Society, March 7, 1853.
46. Shepherd of the ransomed sheep. The Good Shepherd.
47. Pilgrims in the narrow way. Sunday School Anniversary. This was his last hymn, and was written for the Christ Church Sunday School Anniversary, 1865.
Of Canon Stowell's hymns the most popular are Nos. 2, 3, 20 and 44. As a writer for children he was very successful. All the foregoing hymns are in the 15th ed. of his Selection edited by his son, Manchester, 1877; and in Hymns. By the late Rev. Canon Stowell, M.A. Manchester, 1868.
-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
Hugh Stowell
Mary Ann Baker
1832 - 1925 Person Name: M. A. Baker Topics: Peace and Rest Author of "Peace! Be Still!" in Sacred Songs and Solos Baker, Mary A.. Miss Baker, who is a member of the Baptist denomination, and a resident in Chicago, Illinois, is an active worker in the temperance cause, and the author of various hymns and temperance songs. Her most popular hymn:-—
1. Master, the tempest is raging, Peace, was written in 1874 at the request of Dr. H. R. Palmer, who desired of her several songs on the subjects of a series of Sunday School Lessons for that year. Its theme is "Christ stilling the tempest." During the same year it was set to music by Dr. Palmer, and pub. in his Songs of Love for the Bible School, 1874. It is found in other collections, including I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, London, 1881. Its home popularity was increased by its republication and frequent use during the illness of Pres. Garfield. It was sung at several of the funeral services held in his honour throughout the States.
2. Why perish with cold and with hunger? Invitation. This is another of her hymns set to music by I. D. Sankey, and included in his Sacred Songs and Solos, Lond., 1881.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
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Mary Ann Baker (sometimes known as Mary Eddy Baker), daughter of Joshua Baker and Catherine Eddy, was born 16 Sept. 1832 in Orwell, Oswego, NY. As a young child, her family moved to Branch County, Michigan. Her father died there in 1839 at age 39. A few years later, in 1843, her mother married David Ripley and had two more children, but by 1850, her mother was a single parent again with five children, living in Kinderhook, Branch, Michigan. By 1855, her mother had remarried to Ephraim Potter, and they were living in Boonville, Oneida, New York. In 1860, she and her sister Rhoda Ripley were living in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she found work as a compositor. Some time between 1867 and 1868 (her sister Rhoda married George Ely in 1868 in Kalamazoo), she moved to Chicago, where she similarly worked as a compositor for Horton & Leonard. While in Chicago, she met composer Horatio R. Palmer and was associated with the Second Baptist Church. In 1900, she was still living in Chicago. Mary never married. In her final years, she was living in the Baptist Old People's Home in nearby Maywood, Cook County, Illinois, where she died at age 93 on 29 Sept. 1925.
by Chris Fenner, 14 Feb. 2022
Mary Ann Baker
