1 'Mid innocence and joyous glee,
At dawn of life's fair day,
My loving Savior cared for me,
For this I sing today.
Chorus:
I'm singing, singing,
I'm singing ev'ry day;
To Him all glory be,
I'm singing all the way.
2 In tender youth ere sorrow came,
Ere tempters could betray,
I learned to love the Savior's name,
For this I sing today. [Chorus]
3 Now in the strength of manhood's pride,
When battling hosts array,
My refuge is the flowing tide,
For this I sing today. [Chorus]
4 Should age bring heavy burdens down,
To life's long, weary day,
There's rest beyond, a robe, a crown,
For this I sing today. [Chorus]
Source: Crowning Glory No. 2: a collection of gospel hymns #73
Kurzenknabe, John Henry. (Muenchhof, Kurhessen, Germany, June 18, 1840--April 13, 1927, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). German Reformed layman. His parents died of cholera when he was five, and he was placed in a boarding school. When 14, he came to the United States with his violin and his share ($500) of his parents' estate. During the 48-day voyage, he attended an elderly sick woman, a Mrs. Ziegler from Wilkes-Barre, Penn., whose family helped him settled in the States. He attended Wyoming Seminary nearby, where he studied music and perfected his English. Even before graduation, he taught violin and began teaching singing classes in the area. In 1856, William B. Bradbury came to Wilkes-Barre for a six-week musical institute. He was so impress… Go to person page >
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