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[Seek ye first the kingdom; not the things of earth]

Appears in 16 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John Robson Sweney Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 33544 33252 11216 Used With Text: Seek Ye First

Seek Ye First the Kingdom

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 18 hymnals Used With Tune: [Seek ye first the kingdom]

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Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #5987 First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom; not the things of earth Refrain First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom, 'tis the Master's voice Lyrics: 1. Seek ye first the kingdom; not the things of earth. Priceless are the treasures of immortal worth. Like a flitting shadow, time will pass away, But the heav’nly riches change not, nor decay. Refrain Seek ye first the kingdom, ’tis the Master’s voice; In His precious promise evermore rejoice. All things else, His words are true, shall be added unto you. In His precious promise, evermore rejoice. 2. Seek ye first the kingdom; seek the gift of God. ’Tis the Savior’s offer purchased by His blood. Seek ye first His glory; be it life’s sweet aim; Him to serve and honor, trusting in His name. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Seek ye first the kingdom; not the things of earth]

Seek Ye First the Kingdom

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Pentecostal Hymns Nos. 3 and 4 Combined #94 (1907) First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom, not the things of the earth Topics: Duets; Invitation Tune Title: [Seek ye first the kingdom, not the things of the earth]

Seek Ye First the Kingdom

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Pentecostal Hymns No. 3 #94 (1902) First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom, not the things of the earth Topics: Duets; Invitation Tune Title: [Seek ye first the kingdom, not the things of the earth]

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E. E. Hewitt

1851 - 1920 Author of "Seek Ye First the Kingdom" in Songs of Faith and Hope Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)

John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: John Robson Sweney Composer of "[Seek ye first the kingdom; not the things of earth]" 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