Atchinson, Jonathan Bush, born at Wilson, New York, Feb. 17, 1840, and "licensed as a Methodist Preacher," Sept. 6, 1874. Of his hymns the following are the best known:—
1. Behold the stone is rolled away. [Easter.] This was Mr. Atchinson's first hymn. It appeared in the Sunday School Times, Dec. 1874. It is not in use in Great Britain.
2. Fully persuaded, Lord, I believe. [Faith.] Written in 1874 or 1875, and first published in Gospel Hymns, No. 1. It is given in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs & Solos, No. 149, with music by W. F. Sherwin.
3. I have read of a beautiful city. [Heaven.] Written about the same time as the former, and published in Gospel Hymns. It is given in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs & Solos, No. 4… Go to person page >
Display Title: God Is Weighing YouFirst Line: God is weighing you, my brother!Tune Title: [God is weighing you, my brother!]Author: Rev. J. B. AtchinsonDate: 1882
Display Title: God Is Weighing YouFirst Line: God is weighing you, my brother!Tune Title: [God is weighing you, my brother!]Author: Rev. J. B. AtchinsonDate: 1882
Display Title: God Is Weighing YouFirst Line: God is weighing you, my brotherTune Title: [God is weighing you, my brother]Author: A. S. D.Date: 1900Subject: Judgment | ; Solos |
Display Title: God Is Weighing YouFirst Line: God is weighing you, my brother!Tune Title: [God is weighing you, my brother!]Author: Rev. J. B. AtchinsonScripture: Daniel 5:27Date: 1880
Display Title: God Is Weighing YouFirst Line: God is weighing you, my brother!Tune Title: [God is weighing you, my brother!]Author: Rev. J. B. AtchinsonDate: 1881