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Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.9.6 with refrain Appears in 20 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Charles Albert Tindley; J. Edward Hoy Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 13565 31123 32155 Used With Text: Beams of Heaven as I Go

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Some Day

Author: C. A. T. Appears in 20 hymnals First Line: Beams of heaven, as I go Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be Lyrics: 1 Beams of heaven, as I go, Through this wilderness below, Guide my feet in peaceful ways, Turn my midnights into days; When in the darkness I would grope, Faith always sees a star of hope And soon from all life's grief and danger, I shall be free some day. Refrain: I do not know how long 'twill be, Nor what the future holds for me, But this I know, if Jesus leads me, I shall get home some day. 2 Often times my sky is clear, Joy abounds without a tear; Though a day so bright begun, Clouds may hide tomorrow's sun. There'll be a day that's always bright, A day that never yields to night, And in its light the streets of glory I shall behold some day. [Refrain] 3 Burdens now may crush me down, Disappointments all around, Troubles speak in mournful sigh, Sorrow through a tearful eye; There is a world where pleasure reigns, No mourning soul shall roam its plains, And to that land of peace and glory I want to go some day. [Refrain] Topics: Songs for Special Occasions Used With Tune: [Beams of heaven, as I go]

Mary, You're the Chosen One

Author: Linda Bonney Olin Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Oh, never fear, and never doubt! Lyrics: 1. Mary, you're the chosen one to give birth to God's own son— you, a humble Jewish girl; he, the savior of the world. Refrain Oh, never fear, and never doubt! Almighty God can bring about the wondrous things he promised to you. Someday they'll all come true. 2. Mary, you will be called blessed, honored high above the rest. Generations yet to come will bow down before your son. (Refrain) 3. Mary, mothering this boy will bring pain as well as joy. Help prepare him to fulfill God the Father's perfect will. (Refrain) 4. Mary, weeping at the cross for the precious child you've lost, be at peace and understand that his death is in God's plan. (Refrain) Used With Tune: SOMEDAY

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Beams of heaven (Some day)

Author: Charles A. Tindley Hymnal: Beams of Heaven #11 (2006) First Line: Beams of heaven as I go Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be Languages: English Tune Title: [Beams of heaven, as I go]

Beams of Heaven

Author: C. A. Tindley Hymnal: Yes, Lord! #400 (1982) First Line: Beams of heaven, as I go Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be Lyrics: 1 Beams of heaven, as I go, Through this wilderness below, Guide my feet in peaceful ways, Turn my midnights into days; When in the darkness I would grope, Faith always sees a star of hope, And soon from all life's grief and danger, I shall be free some day. Refrain: I do not know how long 'twill be, Nor what the future holds for me, But this I know, if Jesus leads me, I shall get home some day. 2 Oftentimes my sky is clear, Joy abounds without a tear, Though a day so bright begun, Cloud's may hide tomorrow's sun. There'll be a day that's always bright, A day that never yields to night, And in its light, the streets of glory I shall behold some day. [Refrain] 3 Harder yet may be the fight, Right may often yield to might, Wickedness awhile may reign, Satan's cause may seem to gain; There is a God that rules above, With hand of pow'r and heart of love, If I am right, He'll fight my battle, I shall have peace some day. [Refrain] 4 Burdens now may crush me down, Disappointments all around, Troubles speak in mournful sigh, Sorrow through a tear-stained eye; There is a world where pleasure reigns, No mourning soul shall roam its plains, And to that land of peace and glory I want to go some day. [Refrain] Topics: Guidance Languages: English Tune Title: [Beams of heaven, as I go]

Beams of Heaven as I Go

Author: Charles Albert Tindley Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #447 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.9.5.6 First Line: Beams of heaven, as I go Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be Lyrics: 1 Beams of heaven, as I go through this wilderness of woe, guide my heart in peaceful ways, turn my midnights into days; When in life's shadows I would grope, faith always sees a star of hope, And soon from all life's grief and danger I shall be free some day. Refrain: I do not know how long 'twill be, now what the future holds for me, But this I know, if Jesus leads me, I shall get home some day. 2 Oftentimes my sky is clear, joy abounds without a tear, though a day's so bright begun, clouds may hide tomorrow's sun. [Refrain] There'll be a day that's always bright, a day that never yields to night, And in its light the streets of glory I shall behold some day. 3 Burdens now may crush me down, disappointments all around, troubles speak in mournful sigh, sorrow through a tear-stained eye. There is a world where pleasure reigns, no mourning soul shall roam its plains, And to that land of peace and glory I want to go some day. [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life; Freedom and Liberation Spiritual; Peace Inner; Struggle and Conflict; Year A Easter 6 Languages: English Tune Title: SOME DAY

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Charles Albert Tindley

1851 - 1933 Person Name: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Author of "Beams of Heaven" in Psalter Hymnal (Gray) Charles Albert Tindley was born in Berlin, Maryland, July 7, 1851; son of Charles and Hester Tindley. His father was a slave, and his mother was free. Hester died when he was very young; he was taken in my his mother’s sister Caroline Miller Robbins in order to keep his freedom. It seems that he was expected to work to help the family. In his Book of Sermons (1932), he speaks of being “hired out” as a young boy, “wherever father could place me.” He married Daisy Henry when he was seventeen. Together they had eight children, some of whom would later assist him with the publication of his hymns. Tindley was largely self-taught throughout his lifetime. He learned to read mostly on his own. After he and Daisy moved to Philadelphia in 1875, he took correspondence courses toward becoming a Methodist minister. He did this while working as a sexton (building caretaker) for the East Bainbridge Street Church. Beginning in 1885, he was appointed by the local bishop to serve two or three-year terms at a series of churches, until coming full circle to become pastor at East Bainbridge in 1902. Under his leadership, the church grew rapidly. They relocated in 1904 to the East Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church, then again in 1924 to the new Tindley Temple, where the membership roll blossomed to about ten thousand. Tindley was known for being a captivating preacher, and for also taking an active role in the betterment of the people in his community. His songs were an outgrowth of his preaching ministry, often introduced during his sermons. Tindley was able to draw people of multiple races to his church ministry; likewise, his songs have been adopted and proliferated by white and black churches alike. The songs of Charles Tindley were published cumulatively in two editions of Soul Echoes (1905, 1909) and six editions of New Songs of Paradise (1916-1941). His wife Daisy died in 1924, before the completion of the Tindley Temple. He remarried in 1927 to Jenny Cotton. Charles A. Tindley died July 26, 1933.

J. Jefferson Cleveland

1937 - 1986 Person Name: J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937- Arranger of "[Beams of heaven, as I go]" in Songs of Zion Judge Jefferson Cleveland (1937-1986) was one of the most important scholars and editors of African-American congregational song of the 20th century. Along with Verogla Nix, he edited what is arguably the most groundbreaking collection of African-American song in the last half of the 20th century, Songs of Zion (1981/1982). Lutheran hymnologist Marilyn Stulken provides a biographical sketch of Cleveland’s life and accomplishments. Born in Georgia, Cleveland graduated from Clark College (Atlanta), Illinois Wesleyan University and received his doctorate in education from Boston University. He served on the faculty of three historically black Christian colleges: Claflin College (South Carolina), Langston University (Oklahoma), and Jarvis Christian College (Texas), before teaching at the University of Massachusetts and Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Cleveland’s musical arrangements, historical research and scholarship on the performance practice of African-American song have proven invaluable for the advancement of black gospel song, not only among African Americans, but also in Anglo hymnals to the present day. For example, Cleveland’s essay, “A Historical Account of the Hymn in the Black Worship Experience,” in Songs of Zion is a helpful introduction for laypersons and scholars alike. In addition to serving as a hymnody consultant for the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship, he toured the United States and Africa in 1981 and Europe in 1984 as a teacher, lecturer and performer. --www.umportal.org/

Dale Grotenhuis

1931 - 2012 Harmonizer of "SOME DAY" in Psalter Hymnal (Gray) Dale Grotenhuis (b. Cedar Grove, WI, 1931; d. Jenison, Mi, August 17, 2012) was a member of the 1987 Psalter Hymnal 1987 Revision Committee, and was professor of music and director of choral music at Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa, from 1960 until he retired in 1994 to concentrate on composition. Educated at Calvin College; Michigan State University, Lansing; and Ohio State University, Columbus; he combined teaching with composition throughout his career and was a widely published composer of choral music. He also directed the Dordt choir in a large number of recordings, including many psalm arrangements found in the 1959 edition of the Psalter Hymnal. Before coming to Dordt, Grotenhuis taught music at Christian high schools in Washington and Michigan. Under his direction, the Dordt College concert choir participated in annual tours that took members throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. He loved the church and the music of the church. His favorite song was "All Glory Be to God on High". Bert Polman (last two sentences from Joy Grotenhuis, daughter-in-law)

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