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[O I am singing of Jesus]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John Robson Sweney Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 53451 21566 65517 Used With Text: Singing of Jesus

Singing of Jesus

Author: Fanny Anderson Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: O I am singing of Jesus Used With Tune: [O I am singing of Jesus]

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Author: Fanny Anderson Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #6081 First Line: O I am singing of Jesus Lyrics: 1. O I am singing of Jesus, Happy as mortal can be; How can I help but adore Him, He is so gracious to me: Holding me up when I falter, Giving me light from His throne, Cheering me on with His counsel, Keeping my hand in His own? 2. O I am singing of Jesus, Praising Him all the day long, Singing His infinite mercy, Telling His goodness in song. O I am singing of Jesus, Singing His wonderful love; Singing of rest for the weary, Rest in His kingdom above. 3. O I am singing of Jesus, Songs He delighteth to hear; Singing, believing, obeying, Waiting till He shall appear. Singing, believing, obeying, This is my constant employ; He is my strength and Redeemer, He is my comfort and joy. Languages: English Tune Title: [O I am singing of Jesus]

Singing of Jesus

Author: Fanny Anderson Hymnal: Songs of Redeeming Love No. 2 #1 (1887) First Line: O I am singing of Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [O I am singing of Jesus]

Singing of Jesus

Author: Fanny Anderson Hymnal: The Revival Wave #113 (1887) First Line: O I am singing of Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [O I am singing of Jesus]

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John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: John Robson Sweney Composer of "[O I am singing of Jesus]" in The Cyber Hymnal John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission