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[Like a “rushing mighty wind” across the sea and land]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Wm Edie Marks Incipit: 32155 55512 17743 Used With Text: Sweeping Over the World

Author: E. D. Elliott Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Like a “rushing mighty wind” across the sea and land Refrain First Line: It is sweeping o’er the world Lyrics: 1 Like a “rushing mighty wind” across the sea and land Comes the pentecostal breeze obeying God’s command, Nothing wrong nor sinful can its mighty strength withstand, It is sweeping o’er the world! Refrain: It is sweeping o’er the world, It is sweeping o’er the world, With a swift, potential force, It is speeding on its course, It is sweeping o’er the world! 2 It is fanning ever brighter faith’s poor smouldering fire, And the people far and near to holy lives aspire, More of love to God the Father is the heart’s desire, It is sweeping o’er the world! [Refrain] 3 It disperses clouds of doubt and rives them far away, And the nations walk together in the Light today, The redeemed of all the earth march on in strong array, It is sweeping o’er the world! [Refrain] 4 Soul reviving currents speed across the land and sea And the nations sing as one the anthem of the free, From the distant islands come the sounds of jubilee, It is sweeping o’er the world! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Like a “rushing mighty wind” across the sea and land]

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Sweeping Over the World

Author: E. D. Elliott Hymnal: The Old Story in Song Number Two #114 (1908) First Line: Like a “rushing mighty wind” across the sea and land Refrain First Line: It is sweeping o’er the world Lyrics: 1 Like a “rushing mighty wind” across the sea and land Comes the pentecostal breeze obeying God’s command, Nothing wrong nor sinful can its mighty strength withstand, It is sweeping o’er the world! Refrain: It is sweeping o’er the world, It is sweeping o’er the world, With a swift, potential force, It is speeding on its course, It is sweeping o’er the world! 2 It is fanning ever brighter faith’s poor smouldering fire, And the people far and near to holy lives aspire, More of love to God the Father is the heart’s desire, It is sweeping o’er the world! [Refrain] 3 It disperses clouds of doubt and rives them far away, And the nations walk together in the Light today, The redeemed of all the earth march on in strong array, It is sweeping o’er the world! [Refrain] 4 Soul reviving currents speed across the land and sea And the nations sing as one the anthem of the free, From the distant islands come the sounds of jubilee, It is sweeping o’er the world! [Refrain] Tune Title: [Like a “rushing mighty wind” across the sea and land]

Sweeping Over the World

Author: E. D. Elliott Hymnal: Hymns of Glory #21 (1909) First Line: Like a "rushing mighty wind" across the sea and land Refrain First Line: It is sweeping o'er the world Languages: English Tune Title: [Like a "rushing mighty wind" across the sea and land]

Sweeping Over the World

Author: E. E. Elliott Hymnal: Revive Us #48 (1922) First Line: Like a "rushing mighty wind" across the sea and land Refrain First Line: It is sweeping o'er the world Languages: English Tune Title: [Like a "rushing mighty wind" across the sea and land]

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E. S. Elliott

1836 - 1897 Person Name: E. E. Elliott Author of "Sweeping Over the World" in Revive Us Elliott, Emily Elizabeth Steele, third daughter of the late Rev. E. B. Elliott, of Brighton, author of the Horae Apocalypticae was born at Brighton, and now [1887] lives in London. She has contributed hymns, some of which have obtained wide acceptance, to the choir manuals, and Additional Hymns, 1866 (Nos. 8, 34) for use in St. Mark's Church, Brighton; to the Church Missionary Juvenile Instructor, which she edited for six years. Her Chimes of Consecration, a volume of 70 hymns and poems, was published in 1873, and her Chimes for Daily Service in 1880. The latter contains 71 hymns in two parts. The second part of 48 hymns is also published separately as Under the Pillow, for use as a cheap large type hymn-book (with corresponding tune-book) for hospitals and infirmaries and the sick generally. Her hymn, “Let us keep the feast" (Holy Communion), was first published in The Feast of Sacrifice and The Feast of 'Remembrance, 1865, in 5 stanzas of 5 lines. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ================= Elliott, Emily E. 8., p. 328, ii. The following additional hymns by Miss Elliott have recently come into common use:— 1. Brothers, sisters, pray for us. [Missionaries' Farewell.] Appeared in the C. M. Gleaner, Sept. 1896, p. 14?, and entitled "The Missionaries' Departing Petition." In the Church Miss. Hymn Book, 1899. 2. Rabboni, Master, we have heard. [Consecration of Self to Duty.] In theC. M. Gleaner, Dec. 1895, p. 195. It was sung for the first time at the Gleaners' Union Anniversary, 1895. In the Church Miss. Hymn Book, 1899. 3. Full consecration! heart and spirit yielded. [Full Consecration.] Given in Hymns of Consecration and Faith, 1902. 4. They come and go, the seasons fair, [Second Advent.] In the C. M. Gleaner, Nov. 1891, p. 172, as "What will be when the King comes?" It was sung for the first time at the Gleaners' Union Anniversary, Oct. 30, 1891. In the Church Miss. Hymn Book, 1899. Miss Elliott was born at Brighton, July 22, 1836, and died at Mildmay, London, Aug. 3, 1897. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

William Edie Marks

1872 - 1954 Person Name: Wm Edie Marks Composer of "[Like a “rushing mighty wind” across the sea and land]" in The Old Story in Song Number Two Born: July 1872, Delaware (probably Wilmington) Died: November 20, 1954, Wilmington, Delaware. Buried: Lombardy Cemetery, Wilmington, Delaware. Marks was apparently living in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1913. His works include: Cream of Song, with Leander Pickett & O. B. Culpepper & (Louisville, Kentucky: Pickett Publishing Company, 1906) Tears and Triumphs No. 4, with Leander Pickett & Benjamin Butts (Louisville, Kentucky: Pentecostal Publishing Company, 1910) Noted Hymns, 1927 (editor) Lyrics-- Christmas Joy Tasting the Joys Trying to Be More like Jesus We Shall Hear Him Say, "Well Done" Music-- Best Thing I Ever Did, The End Is Not Yet, The I Am Going to Continue In the Morning We Shall See It Is Mine Jesus Satisfies Jesus Took the Burden Off Keep Telling It Last Mile of the Way, The Let Jesus Remove It Today Lift Thy Face to the Light! Rapture Indeed! Tell It Wherever You Go When We Use Our Talents You Ought to Know Him http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/k/marks_we.htm