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[I hear the soft wind sighing] (Shaw)

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Knowles Shaw Incipit: 34556 56165 65323

Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: I hear the soft wind sighing Lyrics: 1 I hear the soft wind sighing Thro' every bush and tree, Where mother dear is lying, Away from love and me. Tears from mine eyes are starting, And sorrow shades my brow, Ah, weary was our parting, I have no mother now. Chorus: I have no mother now, I have no mother now; Ah, weary was our parting, I have no mother now. 2 I see the pale moon shining On mother's white grave-stone, The rose-bush round it twining, Is here, like me, alone. And too, like me, 'tis weeping, The dewdrops on the bough, Long time has she been sleeping, I have no mother now. Chorus: I have no mother now, I have no mother now; Long time has she been sleeping, I have no mother now. 3 My heart is ever lonely, My spirit ever sad, 'Twas her dear presence only, That kept my spirit glad. From morning until even, Care rests upon my brow, She's gone from earth to heaven, I have no mother now. Chorus: I have no mother now, I have no mother now; She's gone from earth to heaven, I have no mother now. Used With Tune: [I hear the soft wind sighing]

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I have no mother now

Hymnal: The Morning Star #100 (1877) First Line: I hear the soft wind sighing Lyrics: 1 I hear the soft wind sighing Thro' every bush and tree, Where mother dear is lying, Away from love and me. Tears from mine eyes are starting, And sorrow shades my brow, Ah, weary was our parting, I have no mother now. Chorus: I have no mother now, I have no mother now; Ah, weary was our parting, I have no mother now. 2 I see the pale moon shining On mother's white grave-stone, The rose-bush round it twining, Is here, like me, alone. And too, like me, 'tis weeping, The dewdrops on the bough, Long time has she been sleeping, I have no mother now. Chorus: I have no mother now, I have no mother now; Long time has she been sleeping, I have no mother now. 3 My heart is ever lonely, My spirit ever sad, 'Twas her dear presence only, That kept my spirit glad. From morning until even, Care rests upon my brow, She's gone from earth to heaven, I have no mother now. Chorus: I have no mother now, I have no mother now; She's gone from earth to heaven, I have no mother now. Tune Title: [I hear the soft wind sighing]

I Have No Mother Now

Hymnal: Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #A27 (1892) First Line: I hear the soft wind sighing Languages: English Tune Title: [I hear the soft wind sighing]

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Knowles Shaw

1834 - 1878 Composer of "[I hear the soft wind sighing]" in Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he was called the "singing evangelist." As a singer he was considered, in some respects, equal to Sankey and Bliss. reporters of the press al spoke of his singing as something wonderful. Soon after beginning to preach, he began to compose and to write music. His first song was "The Shining Ones," still popular. He published at different times five singing-books: "Shining Pearls," "Golden Gate," "Sparkling Jewels," "The Gospel Trumpet," and the "Morning Star." "Bringing in the Sheaves" was one of the last songs from his hand. His last meeting was held in Dallas, Texas, in May 1878. He was killed by a railroad accident, going from Dallas to McKinney, on the 7th of June, 1878. During his ministry he baptized over eleven thousand persons. --A History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County, Ohio. Cincinnati, 1882. DNAH Archives