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LOOK AND LIVE

Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 125 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William A. Ogden, 1841-1897 Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 55111 17655 44321 Used With Text: Look and Live
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Look and Live

Author: William A. Ogden Appears in 146 hymnals First Line: I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! Refrain First Line: Look and live, O sinner Lyrics: 1 I’ve a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! The message unto you I’ll give; ’Tis recorded in His word, Hallelujah! It is only that you “look and live.” Chorus: Look and live, O sinner, live, Look to Jesus now and live; ’Tis recorded in His word, Hallelujah! It is only that you look and live. 2 I’ve a message full of love, Hallelujah! A message, O my friend, for you: ’Tis a message from above, Hallelujah! Jesus said it and I know ’tis true. (Chorus) 3 Life is offered unto you, Hallelujah! Eternal life your soul shall have, If you’ll only look to Him, Hallelujah! Look to Jesus, who alone can save. (Chorus) Scripture: Numbers 21:8 Used With Tune: [I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah!]
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Ve y Vivirás

Author: J. N. de los Santos Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Un mensaje del Señor, ¡aleluya! Refrain First Line: Ve la cruz y vivirás Scripture: John 3:14 Used With Tune: [Un mensaje del Señor, ¡aleluya!]
Ve y Vivirás

E nana a ola oe

Author: "Hualalai" Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: He lono ko'u mai Iesu mai Refrain First Line: E na na a ola oe Used With Tune: [He lono ko'u mai Iesu mai]
E nana a ola oe

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I've a Message from the Lord

Author: William A. Ogden Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #3134 First Line: I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah Refrain First Line: Look and live, O sinner, live Lyrics: 1 I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! The message unto you I'll give; 'Tis recorded in His Word, Hallelujah! It is only that you "look and live." Refrain: "Look and live," my brother, live, Look to Jesus now and live; 'Tis recorded in His Word, Hallelujah! It is only that you "look and live." 2 I've a message full of love, Hallelujah! A message, O my friend, for you; 'Tis a message from above, Hallelujah! Jesus said it, and I know 'tis true. [Refrain] 3 Life is offered unto you, Hallelujah! Eternal life thy soul shall have, If you'll only look to Him, Hallelujah! Look to Jesus, who alone can save. [Refrain] 4 I will tell you how I came, Hallelujah! To Jesus when He made me whole; 'Twas believing on His name, Hallelujah! I trusted, and He saved my soul. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah]
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I've a Message from the Lord

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Triumphant Songs No.4 #64 (1894) First Line: I’ve a message from the Lord, Hallelujah Refrain First Line: Look and live, O sinner, live Tune Title: [I’ve a message from the Lord, Hallelujah]
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I've a Message from the Lord (Look and Live)

Author: William A. Ogden, 1841-1897 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #215 (2011) Meter: Irregular with refrain First Line: I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! Refrain First Line: "Look and live," my brother, live Lyrics: 1 I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! The message unto you I'll give; 'Tis recorded in His Word, Hallelujah! It is only that you "look and live." Refrain: "Look and live," my brother, live, Look to Jesus now and live; 'Tis recorded in His Word, Hallelujah! It is only that you "look and live." 2 I've a message full of love, Hallelujah! A message, O my friend, for you; 'Tis a message from above, Hallelujah! Jesus said it, and I know 'tis true. [Refrain] 3 Life is offered unto you, Hallelujah! Eternal life thy soul shall have, If you'll only look to Him, Hallelujah! Look to Jesus, who alone can save. [Refrain] 4 I will tell you how I came, Hallelujah! To Jesus when He made me whole: 'Twas believing on His name, Hallelujah! I trusted, and He saved my soul. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel; Gospel Tidings; Invitation Scripture: Numbers 21:8 Languages: English Tune Title: LOOK AND LIVE
I've a Message from the Lord (Look and Live)

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: W.A. Ogden, 1841-1897 Author of "Look and Live" in Hymnal of the Church of God William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry
W. A. Ogden

George P. Simmonds

1890 - 1991 Person Name: G. Paul S. Translator of "Mira A Cristo Y Vivirás" in Himnos de la Vida Cristiana Used pseudonyms G Paul S., J. Paul Simon, and J. Pablo Símon
George P. Simmonds

George Allan

Person Name: Geo. Allan Arranger of "[I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah!]" in Redemption Songs
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