That "Whosoever Will"

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From the sacred pages, shines a promise bright

Author: E. E. Hewitt
Tune: [From the sacred pages, shines a promise bright]
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1 From the sacred pages, shines a promise bright,
Cheering all the ages with its holy light;
Mercies not are falling, love is seeking still;
Hear the Saviour calling, “Whosoever will.”

Refrain:
“Whosoever will,” whosoever will!”
God in cov’nant mercy will His word fulfill;
“Whosoever will,” whosoever will!”
Find the way to Jesus, in that “Whosoever will.”

2 Turn from pathways dreary to the Saviour’s breast;
Jesus gives the weary pardon, peace and rest;
Come to living fountains; come to Calv’ry’s hill,
Faith removeth mountains; “Whosoever will.” [Refrain]

3 Faithful and unbroken shall His truth abide;
All that God hath spoken shall be verified;
Come, in meekness praying; grace your needs will fill,
Come, His will obeying, “Whosoever will.” [Refrain]

Source: Uplifting Songs #17

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Author: E. E. Hewitt

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 (… Go to person page >

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First Line:	From the sacred pages, shines a promise bright
Title:	That "Whosoever Will"
Author:	E. E. Hewitt
Refrain First Line:	Whosoever will, whosoever will
Publication Date:	1917
Copyright:	Public Domain