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[Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. M. Harris Incipit: 56712 34123 21651 Used With Text: Unto the Uttermost

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song Refrain First Line: Unto the uttermost—is it not wonderful Lyrics: 1 Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song! This is my Joy as I’m pressing along; High in the sunshine, His banner shall wave, Able to keep me, and mighty to save. Chorus: Unto the uttermost—is it not wonderful? Jesus is able to save; Savior so glorious, grand and victorious! Jesus is able to save. 2 Unto the uttermost; has He not died? Precious the cleansing of Calvary’s tide; Has He not risen, our glorified Lord? Wondrously, freely, His Spirit outpoured. [Chorus] 3 Unto the uttermost—this is His way; This is love’s measure, come take it today; Only, believe Him, and using His grace, Find it “sufficient” in running life’s race. [Chorus] 4 Unto the uttermost, reaching all bounds Loudly the glad proclamation resounds; No night too starless for Him to illume, No place so dreary but He brings sweet bloom. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song]

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Unto the Uttermost

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Great Tabernacle Hymns #56 (1916) First Line: Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song Refrain First Line: Unto the uttermost—is it not wonderful Lyrics: 1 Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song! This is my Joy as I’m pressing along; High in the sunshine, His banner shall wave, Able to keep me, and mighty to save. Chorus: Unto the uttermost—is it not wonderful? Jesus is able to save; Savior so glorious, grand and victorious! Jesus is able to save. 2 Unto the uttermost; has He not died? Precious the cleansing of Calvary’s tide; Has He not risen, our glorified Lord? Wondrously, freely, His Spirit outpoured. [Chorus] 3 Unto the uttermost—this is His way; This is love’s measure, come take it today; Only, believe Him, and using His grace, Find it “sufficient” in running life’s race. [Chorus] 4 Unto the uttermost, reaching all bounds Loudly the glad proclamation resounds; No night too starless for Him to illume, No place so dreary but He brings sweet bloom. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song]

Unto the Uttermost

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Songs of Mounting Up No. 2 #19 (1915) First Line: Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song Refrain First Line: Unto the uttermost—is it not wonderful Languages: English Tune Title: [Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song]

Unto the Uttermost

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Light and Life Songs No. 3 #23 (1918) First Line: Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song Refrain First Line: Unto the uttermost—is it not wonderful Languages: English Tune Title: [Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song]

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E. E. Hewitt

1851 - 1920 Author of "Unto the Uttermost" in Great Tabernacle Hymns 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)

J. M. Harris

1867 - 1934 Composer of "[Unto the uttermost,—Oh, what a song]" in Great Tabernacle Hymns Born: May 29, 1867, Williamsport, Ohio. Died: July 20, 1934, Miami, Florida. John’s wife was songwriter Margaret Harris. His works include: Waves of Glory No. 1 (Los Angeles, California: Nazarene Publishing Company, 1905) (editor) Spiritual Songs, edited with his wife Margaret & G. A. McLaughlin (Chicago, Illinois: Christian Witness Publishing Company, circa 1908) Glorious Gospel in Song (Chicago, Illinois: Christian Witness Publishing Company, 1910) (editor) --www.hymntime.com/tch