The Master Calleth for Thee

Her sad vigil keeping, Mary sat weeping

Author: M. B. C. Slade
Tune: [Her sad vigil keeping, Mary sat weeping]
Published in 4 hymnals

Author: M. B. C. Slade

Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Her sad vigil keeping, Mary sat weeping
Title: The Master Calleth for Thee
Author: M. B. C. Slade
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Jesus is coming, Him have I met
Copyright: Public Domain

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Good News #64

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Pure Songs for Sunday-Schools #2

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The Standard Sunday School Hymnal #34

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Words of Truth #38

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