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[Walking with Jesus on Emaus way]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall; Lange Incipit: 17653 21231 22345 Used With Text: Abide Thou with Us

Author: C. Austin Miles Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Walking with Jesus on Emaus way Lyrics: 1 Walking with Jesus on Emaus way, Wondrous His words of wisdom; Sad hearts were yearning, Love’s fires were burning, That blest day, When at last those loved ones know Him, Ever closer drew they to Him. Refrain: Abide Thou with us, the day is far spent, O Master, with Thee we plead; And only with Thee our souls are content, For with Thee is joy indeed. 2 Spent is the day, the night is coming on, With us abide, O stranger; Twilight is falling, Night-winds are calling, Day is gone, Tho’ their hearts grow closer to Him, He was gone ere yet they knew Him. [Refrain] 3 O may we know Him when upon our way Jesus with us would tarry; His word believing, His grace receiving, That glad day, When our hearts with love compelling, He will enter, then, our dwelling. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Walking with Jesus on Emaus way]

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Abide Thou with Us

Author: C. Austin Miles Hymnal: Jubilate #125 (1917) First Line: Walking with Jesus on Emaus way Lyrics: 1 Walking with Jesus on Emaus way, Wondrous His words of wisdom; Sad hearts were yearning, Love’s fires were burning, That blest day, When at last those loved ones know Him, Ever closer drew they to Him. Refrain: Abide Thou with us, the day is far spent, O Master, with Thee we plead; And only with Thee our souls are content, For with Thee is joy indeed. 2 Spent is the day, the night is coming on, With us abide, O stranger; Twilight is falling, Night-winds are calling, Day is gone, Tho’ their hearts grow closer to Him, He was gone ere yet they knew Him. [Refrain] 3 O may we know Him when upon our way Jesus with us would tarry; His word believing, His grace receiving, That glad day, When our hearts with love compelling, He will enter, then, our dwelling. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Walking with Jesus on Emaus way]

Abide Thou with Us

Author: C. Austin Miles Hymnal: Jubilate Sunday School Hymnal #125 (1950) First Line: Walking with Jesus on Emaus way Languages: English Tune Title: [Walking with Jesus on Emaus way]

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C. Austin Miles

1868 - 1946 Author of "Abide Thou with Us" in Jubilate Charles Austin Miles USA 1868-1946. Born at Lakehurst, NJ, he attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of PA. He became a pharmacist. He married Bertha H Haagen, and they had two sons: Charles and Russell. In 1892 he abandoned his pharmacy career and began writing gospel songs. At first he furnished compositions to the Hall-Mack Publishing Company, but soon became editor and manager, where he worked for 37 years. He felt he was serving God better in the gospel song writing business, than as a pharmacist. He published the following song books: “New songs of the gospel” (1900), “The service of praise” (1900), “The voice of praise” (1904), “The tribute of song” (1904), “New songs of the gospel #2” (1905), “Songs of service” (1910), “Ideal Sunday school hymns” (1912). He wrote and/or composed 400+ hymns. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry

J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[Walking with Jesus on Emaus way]" in Jubilate Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry