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He's My Friend

Author: Will L. Thompson Appears in 322 hymnals Topics: Special Solos First Line: Jesus is all the world to me Used With Tune: [Jesus is all the world to me]

Author: C. F. O. Appears in 227 hymnals Topics: Special Solos First Line: Gone from my heart the world with all its charm Refrain First Line: I love Him, I love Him Used With Tune: [Gone from my heart the world with all its charm]

My Anchor Holds

Author: W. C. Martin Appears in 125 hymnals Topics: Special Solos First Line: Tho' the angry surges roll Refrain First Line: And it holds, my anchor holds Used With Tune: [Tho' the angry surges roll]

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[Jesus is all the world to me]

Appears in 257 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Will L. Thompson Topics: Special Solos Incipit: 32143 32151 12235 Used With Text: He's My Friend

[My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea]

Appears in 219 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: George D. Moore Topics: Special Solos Incipit: 53333 21161 55111 Used With Text: The Haven of Rest

HIGHER GROUND

Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 290 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Chas. H. Gabriel Topics: Special Solos Incipit: 55133 21621 65131 Used With Text: Higher Ground

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The Burden Bearer

Author: M. R. Boyd; F. P. Wood Hymnal: Redemption Songs #830 (1937) Topics: Special Solos; Special Solos First Line: Is there a heart that is willing to lay Refrain First Line: Lord, it is I who need Thy love! Lyrics: 1 Is there a heart that is willing to lay Burdens on Jesus' breast? He is so loving and gentle and true, Come unto Him and rest. Refrain: Lord, it is I who need Thy love! Need Thy strength and pow'r; O keep me, use me, and hold me fast! Each moment, each day, each hour. 2 Is there a heart that is lonely today Needing a faithful Friend? Jesus will always keep close by your side, Loving you to the end. [Refrain] 3 Is there a heart that has fail'd to o'ercome Sin with its mighty pow'r? Jesus is stronger than Satan and sin, Trust Him this very hour, [Refrain] 4 Is there a heart that is longing to bring Blessing to some lost soul? Jesus is willing the weakest to use, Let Him Thy life control. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Is there a heart that is willing to lay]

Songs by Night

Author: John R. Clements Hymnal: Redemption Songs #863 (1937) Topics: Special Solos; Special Solos First Line: Are you with some sorrow burden'd Refrain First Line: Weary soul, cease thy repining Languages: English Tune Title: [Are you with some sorrow burden'd]

That Sweet Story

Author: James Rowe Hymnal: Redemption Songs #684 (1937) Topics: Special Solos First Line: I once heard a sweet story of wonderful love Refrain First Line: I am longing to hear it once more Languages: English Tune Title: [I once heard a sweet story of wonderful love]

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W. C. Martin

1864 - 1914 Topics: Special Solos Author of "My Anchor Holds" in Redemption Songs Rv William Clark Martin USA 1864-1914. Born at Hightstown, NJ, he graduated from the Peddie Institute in Hightstown in 1884, and in 1891 from the Crozer Theological Seminary, Upland, PA. He became minister of the Grace Baptist Church, Camden, NJ,(1891-1894); Noank Baptist Church, Noank, CT (1894-1900); Tabernacle Baptist Church, New Albany, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Seymour, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Bluffton, IN (1904-1909); Grace Baptist Church, Somerville, MA (1909-1912); and First Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL (1912-1914). In 1891 he married Euretta (Etta) May Wilcox, and they had at least three children (no names found). He penned many hymn lyrics. He died of heart failure at his farm in Rialto, FL. John Perry

E. O. Excell

1851 - 1921 Topics: Special Solos Composer of "BOOK DIVINE" in Redemption Songs Edwin Othello Excel USA 1851-1921. Born at Uniontown, OH, he started working as a bricklayer and plasterer. He loved music and went to Chicago to study it under George Root. He married Eliza Jane “Jennie” Bell in 1871. They had a son, William, in 1874. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he became a prominent publisher, composer, song leader, and singer of music for church, Sunday school, and evangelistic meetings. He founded singing schools at various locations in the country and worked with evangelist, Sam Jones, as his song leader for two decades. He established a music publishing house in Chicago and authored or composed over 2,000 gospel songs. While assisting Gypsy Smith in an evangelistic campaign in Louisville, KY, he became ill, and died in Chicago, IL. He published 15 gospel music books between 1882-1925. He left an estate valued at $300,000. John Perry

D. B. Towner

1850 - 1919 Topics: Special Solos Composer of "[Tho' the angry surges roll]" in Redemption Songs Used pseudonyms Robert Beverly, T. R. Bowden ============================== Towner, Daniel B. (Rome, Pennsylvania, 1850--1919). Attended grade school in Rome, Penn. when P.P. Bliss was teacher. Later majored in music, joined D.L. Moody, and in 1893 became head of the music department at Moody Bible Institute. Author of more than 2,000 songs. --Paul Milburn, DNAH Archives

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