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[I am kneeling at the threshold]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Karl Reden Incipit: 55565 53351 31233 Used With Text: Kneeling at the Threshold

Author: Rev. Dr. Guthrie Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: I am kneeling at the threshold Refrain First Line: O Lord, in mercy speak to me Lyrics: 1 I'm kneeling at the threshold, So weary faint and sore; Waiting for the dawning, The opening of the door; I'm waiting 'till the Master Shall bid me rise and come To his all glorious presence, The gladness of his home. Refrain: Kneeling at the threshold, Weary faint and sore; Kneeling at the threshold, My hand is on the door. 2 A weary path I've traveled, 'Mid darkness storm and strife; Bearing many a burden, And struggling for my life; But now the morn is breaking, My toil will soon be o'er; I'm kneeling at the threshold, My hand is on the door. [Refrain] 3 Methinks I hear the voices, Of loved ones as they stand, Singing in the sunshine, In that far, sinless land, Oh, would that I were with them, Amid their shining throng, And mingling in their worship, And joining in their song! [Refrain] 4 With them the blessed angels, That know no grief or sin; See them by the portals, Prepared to let me in! O Lord, I wait thy pleasure, Thy time and way are best; But I'm all worn and weary. O Father, bid me rest! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I am kneeling at the threshold]

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Kneeling At The Threshold

Author: William Lindsay Alexander Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #9006 First Line: I’m kneeling at the threshold, so weary, faint, and sore Refrain First Line: Kneeling at the threshold, weary, faint and sore Lyrics: 1 I’m kneeling at the threshold, so weary, faint, and sore, Waiting for the dawning, the opening of the door; I’m waiting till the Master shall bid me rise and come To His all glorious presence, the gladness of His home. Refrain: Kneeling at the threshold, weary, faint and sore; Kneeling at the threshold, my hand is at the door. 2 A weary path I’ve traveled, ’mid darkness, storm and strife; Bearing many a burden, and struggling for my life; But now the morn is breaking, my toil will soon be o’er; I’m kneeling at the threshold, my hand is on the door. [Refrain] 3 Methinks I hear the voices of loved ones as they stand, Singing in the sunshine, in that fair sinless land: Oh, would that I were with them, amid their shining throng, And mingling in their worship, and joining in their song! [Refrain] 4 The friends that started with me have entered long ago; One by one they left me still struggling with the foe; Their pilgrimage was shorter, their triumph surer won, How lovingly they’ll hail me, when all my toil is done. [Refrain] 5 With them the blessèd angels, that know no grief or sin, Standing by the portals, prepared to let me in; O Lord, I wait Thy pleasure—Thy time and way are best; But I’m all worn and weary; O Father, bid me rest! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I’m kneeling at the threshold, so weary, faint, and sore]

Kneeling at the Threshold

Author: Rev. Dr. Guthrie Hymnal: Calvary Songs #161 (1875) First Line: I am kneeling at the threshold Refrain First Line: O Lord, in mercy speak to me Lyrics: 1 I'm kneeling at the threshold, So weary faint and sore; Waiting for the dawning, The opening of the door; I'm waiting 'till the Master Shall bid me rise and come To his all glorious presence, The gladness of his home. Refrain: Kneeling at the threshold, Weary faint and sore; Kneeling at the threshold, My hand is on the door. 2 A weary path I've traveled, 'Mid darkness storm and strife; Bearing many a burden, And struggling for my life; But now the morn is breaking, My toil will soon be o'er; I'm kneeling at the threshold, My hand is on the door. [Refrain] 3 Methinks I hear the voices, Of loved ones as they stand, Singing in the sunshine, In that far, sinless land, Oh, would that I were with them, Amid their shining throng, And mingling in their worship, And joining in their song! [Refrain] 4 With them the blessed angels, That know no grief or sin; See them by the portals, Prepared to let me in! O Lord, I wait thy pleasure, Thy time and way are best; But I'm all worn and weary. O Father, bid me rest! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I am kneeling at the threshold]

Kneeling at the Threshold

Author: Rev. Dr. Guthrie Hymnal: Lasting Hymns #83 (1901) First Line: I am kneeling at the threshold Languages: English Tune Title: [I am kneeling at the threshold]

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Charles C. Converse

1832 - 1918 Person Name: Charles Crozat Converse Composer of "[I’m kneeling at the threshold, so weary, faint, and sore]" in The Cyber Hymnal Pseudonyms: Clare, Lester Vesé, Nevers, Karl Reden, Revons ================================= Charles Crozat Converse LLD USA 1832-1918. Born in Warren, MA, he went to Leipzig, Germany to study law and philosophy, as well as music theory and composition under Moritz Hauptmann, Friedrich Richter, and Louis Plaidy at the Leipzig Conservatory. He also met Franz Liszt and Louis Spohr. He became an author, composer, arranger and editor. He returned to the states in 1859 and graduated from the Albany, NY, Law School two years later. He married Lida Lewis. From 1875 he practiced law in Erie, PA, and also was put in charge of the Burdetta Organ Company. He composed hymn tunes and other works. He was offered a DM degree for his Psalm 126 cantata, but he declined the offer. In 1895 Rutherford College honored him with a LLD degree. He spent his last years in Highwood, NJ, where he died. He published “New method for the guitar”, “Musical bouquet”, “The 126th Psalm”, “Sweet singer”, “Church singer”, “Sayings of Sages” between 1855 and 1863. he also wrote the “Turkish battle polka” and “Rock beside the sea” ballad, and “The anthem book of the Episcopal Methodist Church”. John Perry

William Lindsay Alexander

1808 - 1884 Author of "Kneeling At The Threshold" in The Cyber Hymnal Alexander, William Lindsay , DD. LL.D., of Pinkieburn, Musselburgh, son of William Alexander, Esq., Leith, born in the vicinity of Leith, August 24, 1808. After studying at the Universities of Edinburgh and St. Andrew's, he became, in 1828, Classical Tutor in what is now The Lancashire College. After studying for some time at Halle, he, in 1835, became minister of North College St. Congregational Church, Edinburgh, removing with his congregation in 1861 to a new church in George IV. Bridge, called the Augustine Church, and retired from the pastoral charge of the same in 1877. He died at Pinkieburn, Dec. 20, 1884. He was, from 1854 to 1881, Professor in the Scottish Congregational Hall. In 1846 he received the degree of D.D. from the University of St. Andrew's, and in 1884 that of LL.D., from Edinburgh. He became a member of the O. T. Revision Company in 1870. He wrote and edited many valuable theological works. His Selection of Hymns known as the Augustine Hymn Book, in which his original hymns and translations appeared, was first published in 1849. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) =========================== Alexander, W. L., p. 39, ii. As Dr. Alexander's hymns are all signed in his Augustine Hymn Book, they are not enumerated here. Died Dec. 20, 1884. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)