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[I need the pow'r of Pentecost]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Incipit: 51112 33314 44325 Used With Text: Lord, Give Me Power

Author: J. L. H. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: I need the pow'r of Pentecost Refrain First Line: Lord, give me pow'r Lyrics: 1 I need the pow’r of Pentecost, Within my soul today, To give me vict’ry over sin, Lord, give this pow’r I pray. Refrain: Lord, give me pow’r, Lord, give me pow’r, I need the Holy Spirit To keep me hour by hour. Lord, give me pow’r, This very hour, Anoint me for Thy service, And give me pow’r. 2 I need the pow’r of Pentecost, From pride to set me free, To burn up all the sinful dross, And Jesus only see. [Refrain] 3 I need the pow’r of Pentecost, To make me white as snow; O may it now descend on me In full, abundant flow. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I need the pow'r of Pentecost]

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Lord, Give Me Power

Author: J. L. H. Hymnal: New Songs of Pentecost No. 3 #18 (1918) First Line: I need the pow'r of Pentecost Refrain First Line: Lord, give me pow'r Lyrics: 1 I need the pow’r of Pentecost, Within my soul today, To give me vict’ry over sin, Lord, give this pow’r I pray. Refrain: Lord, give me pow’r, Lord, give me pow’r, I need the Holy Spirit To keep me hour by hour. Lord, give me pow’r, This very hour, Anoint me for Thy service, And give me pow’r. 2 I need the pow’r of Pentecost, From pride to set me free, To burn up all the sinful dross, And Jesus only see. [Refrain] 3 I need the pow’r of Pentecost, To make me white as snow; O may it now descend on me In full, abundant flow. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I need the pow'r of Pentecost]

Lord, Give Me Power

Author: J. L. H. Hymnal: Hymns of Pentecost #68 (1930) First Line: I need the pow'r of Pentecost Refrain First Line: Lord, give me pow'r Languages: English Tune Title: [I need the pow'r of Pentecost]

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Person Name: J. L. H. Author of "Lord, Give Me Power" in New Songs of Pentecost No. 3 Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry