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[A beggar blind, the truth I learned]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: P. P. Bilhorn Tune Key: A Major Incipit: 55121 17755 22315

Author: Rev. H. B. Townsend Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: A beggar blind, the truth I learned Refrain First Line: Poor sinners, we had waited long Used With Tune: [A beggar blind, the truth I learned]

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When Jesus Came Our Way (An Experience Meeting at Capernaum)

Author: Rev. H. B. Townsend Hymnal: Crowning Glory No. 2 #16 (1890) First Line: A beggar blind, the truth I learned Refrain First Line: Poor sinners, we had waited long Lyrics: [Blind Man] 1 A beggar blind, the truth I learned, When Jesus came my way; He touched mine eyes, my sight returned, I praise His name to-day. Refrain: Poor sinners, we had waited long, Till Jesus came our way; He saved our souls, we sing the song Of triumph day by day. [A Deaf Mute] 2 Both deaf and dumb—no sound I heard, When Jesus came my way; He pitied me and spake the word, I hear and sing to-day. [Refrain] [A Demoniac] 3 I was insane 'neath satan's yoke, When Jesus came my way; The Master's hand my bondage broke, I stand here free today. [Refrain] [One of the 5,000] 4 Hungry and faint I touched His feet, When Jesus came my way; He gave me Heaven's bread to eat, I know His strength to-day. [Refrain] [The Paralytic] 5 With palsy I was trembling long, When Jesus came my way, He found me weak, He made me strong, I, too, rejoice to-day. [Refrain] [A Leper] 6 A leprous man—outcast and sad, When Jesus came my way; He gave me health and made me glad, I'm cleansed from sin to-day. [Refrain] [Widow's Son from Nain] 7 A dead son I was borne by men, When Jesus came my way; He stopped the bier, I live again, I now His will obey. [Refrain] [All] 8 We all were lost in sin and shame, When Jesus came our way; He saved us! Bless His holy name, His word we now obey. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [A beggar blind, the truth I learned]

When Jesus Came Our Way

Author: Rev. H. B. Townsend Hymnal: The Century Gospel Songs #18 (1901) First Line: A beggar blind, the truth I learned Refrain First Line: Poor sinners, we had waited long Languages: English Tune Title: [A beggar blind, the truth I learned]

When Jesus Came Our Way

Author: Rev. H. B. Townsend Hymnal: Sun-Shine Songs #180 (1895) First Line: A beggar blind, the truth I learned Refrain First Line: Poor sinners, we had waited long Languages: English Tune Title: [A beggar blind, the truth I learned]

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P. P. Bilhorn

1865 - 1936 Person Name: P. Bilhorn Composer of "[A beggar blind, the truth I learned]" in Crowning Glory No. 2 Pseudonyms: W. Ferris Britcher, Irene Durfee; C. Ferris Holden, P. H. Roblin (a anagram of his name) ================ Peter Philip Bilhorn was born, in Mendota, IL. His father died in the Civil War 3 months before he was born. His early life was not easy. At age 8, he had to leave school to help support the family. At age 15, living in Chicago, he had a great singing voice and sang in German beer gardens there. At this time, he and his brother also formed the Eureka Wagon & Carriage Works in Chicago, IL. At 18 Peter became involved in gospel music, studying under George F. Root and George C. Stebbins. He traveled to the Dakotas and spent some time sharing the gospel with cowboys there. He traveled extensively with D. L. Moody, and was Billy Sunday's song leader on evangelistic endeavors. His evangelistic work took him into all the states of the Union, Great Britain, and other foreign countries. In London he conducted a 4000 voice choir in the Crystal Palace, and Queen Victoria invited him to sing in Buckinghm Palace. He wrote some 2000 gospel songs in his lifetime. He also invented a folding portable telescoping pump organ, weighing 16 lbs. It could be set up in about a minute. He used it at revivals in the late 19th century. He founded the Bilhorn Folding Organ Company in Chicago. IL, and his organ was so popular it was sold all over the world. He edited 10 hymnals and published 11 gospel songbooks. He died in Los Angeles, CA, in 1936. John Perry