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[There are thousands waiting, waiting for a message from the Lord]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William J. Kirkpatrick Tune Key: G Major or modal Incipit: 12333 35321 32165

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: There are thousands waiting, waiting for a message from the Lord Refrain First Line: Tell them that it shineth bright Lyrics: 1 There are thousands waiting, waiting for a message from the Lord, Waiting for the light of God; In the far off land of darkness they are waiting for the light, Waiting for the light of God. Chorus: Tell them that it shineth bright, Shines for one and all; Tell them that its blessed rays Over them shall fall; Tell them, lead them, Lead them to the light of God. 2 They are calling, "come and help us, lead us from the gloom of night, Lead us to the light of God; Lead us to the Sun of heaven give us light, Lead us to the light of God." [Chorus] 3 Tell them that the blessed Master sends his holy, loving word, Hasten with the light of God; Over sea and over mountains let the joyful news be heard, Hasten with the light of God. [Chorus] 4 There are thousands waiting, waiting for the light that shines from heav'n, Hasten with the light of God; Send it forth and send it gladly, freely, freely was it given, Hasten with the light of God. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There are thousands waiting, waiting for a message from the Lord]

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Lead Them to the Light

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner Hymnal: Junior Songs #96 (1892) First Line: There are thousands waiting, waiting for a message from the Lord Refrain First Line: Tell them that it shineth bright Lyrics: 1 There are thousands waiting, waiting for a message from the Lord, Waiting for the light of God; In the far off land of darkness they are waiting for the light, Waiting for the light of God. Chorus: Tell them that it shineth bright, Shines for one and all; Tell them that its blessed rays Over them shall fall; Tell them, lead them, Lead them to the light of God. 2 They are calling, "come and help us, lead us from the gloom of night, Lead us to the light of God; Lead us to the Sun of heaven give us light, Lead us to the light of God." [Chorus] 3 Tell them that the blessed Master sends his holy, loving word, Hasten with the light of God; Over sea and over mountains let the joyful news be heard, Hasten with the light of God. [Chorus] 4 There are thousands waiting, waiting for the light that shines from heav'n, Hasten with the light of God; Send it forth and send it gladly, freely, freely was it given, Hasten with the light of God. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There are thousands waiting, waiting for a message from the Lord]

Lead Them to the Light

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner Hymnal: Radiant Songs #7 (1891) First Line: There are thousands waiting, waiting for a message from the Lord Refrain First Line: Tell them that it shineth bright Languages: English Tune Title: [There are thousands waiting, waiting for a message from the Lord]

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William J. Kirkpatrick

1838 - 1921 Person Name: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Composer of "[There are thousands waiting, waiting for a message from the Lord]" in Junior Songs William J. Kirkpatrick (b. Duncannon, PA, 1838; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1921) received his musical training from his father and several other private teachers. A carpenter by trade, he engaged in the furniture business from 1862 to 1878. He left that profession to dedicate his life to music, serving as music director at Grace Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Kirkpatrick compiled some one hundred gospel song collections; his first, Devotional Melodies (1859), was published when he was only twenty-one years old. Many of these collections were first published by the John Hood Company and later by Kirkpatrick's own Praise Publishing Company, both in Philadelphia. Bert Polman

Mrs. R. N. Turner

1857 - 1957 Alt. of "Lead Them to the Light" in Junior Songs Fronie Bell Turner, married to Rev. R. N. Turner, pastor in the Protestant Episcopal Church.