He Is Able to Deliver Thee

'Tis the grandest theme through the ages rung

Author: William A. Ogden (1887)
Tune: DELIVERANCE (Ogden)
Published in 171 hymnals

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Representative Text

1. 'Tis the grandest theme thro' the ages rung;
'Tis the grandest theme for a mortal tongue;
'Tis the grandest theme that the world e'er sung:
Our God is able to deliver thee.

Refrain:
He is able to deliver thee,
He is able to deliver thee;
Tho' by sin opprest, Go to Him for rest;
Our God is able to deliver thee.

2. 'Tis the grandest them in the earth or main;
'Tis the grandest theme for a mortal strain;
'Tis the grandest theme, tell the world again:
Our God is able to deliver thee. [Refrain]

3. 'Tis the grandest theme, let the tidings roll
To the guilty heart, to the sinful soul;
Look to God in faith, He will make thee whole:
Our God is able to deliver thee. [Refrain]



Source: Baptist Hymnal 1991 #24

Author: William A. Ogden

William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: 'Tis the grandest theme through the ages rung
Title: He Is Able to Deliver Thee
Author: William A. Ogden (1887)
Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: He is able to deliver thee
Publication Date: 1887
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #24
  • Bulletin Score (PDF)
  • Full Score (PDF)
  • Bulletin Score (melody only) (PDF)
The Cyber Hymnal #2273
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  • Noteworthy Composer score (NWC)
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Instances

Instances (1 - 100 of 171)

A Messenger for Jesus #d318

Abiding Hymns #389

All-American Church Hymnal #149

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Assembly Songs #34

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Baptist Hymnal (1975 ed) #479

Baptist Hymnal 1956 #198

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #24

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Best Revival Songs #69

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Bethany Hymns #69

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Calvary Songs #210

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Celestial Songs #527

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Christian Gospel Hymns #27

Christian Hymnal #292

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Christian Hymns III #149

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Christian Hymns #149

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Christian Praise #181

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #66

Church Hymnal #352a

Cornelius' Gospel Songs No. 4 #d205

Crowns #d184

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Crowns of Rejoicing #253

Crusade for Christ Melodies #d52

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Crusade Songs #15

Devotional Hymns #d265

Devotional Hymns #ad265

Devotional Hymns #235

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Diadems #330

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Evangel Bells #15

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Excellent Songs #31

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Famous Gospel Hymns #31

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Famous Hymns #31

Favorite Hymns No. 2 #55

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Favorite Hymns of Praise #35

Foursquare Hymnal #231

Free Will Baptist Hymn Book #d346

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Glorious Hymns #16

Glory Songs #224

Good News in Song. Rev. ed. #d195

Gospel Melodies #d222

Gospel Service Hymnal #210

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Great Hymns of the Faith #201

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Great Revival Hymns #73

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Great Revival Hymns No. 2 #328

Great Songs of the Church #58

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Greater Christian Hymns #57

Greatest and Lasting Hymns #d352

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Greatest Hymns #49

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Harvest Hymns #109

Harvest of Light #d228

Heavenly Highway Hymns #134

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Herald of Praise #Y26

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Honey Out of the Rock #102

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Hymni Ecclesiae #492

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Hymns and Sacred Songs #224

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Hymns of Faith #336

Hymns of Faith and Life #221

Hymns of Glorious Praise #d416

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Hymns of Glory No. 2 #215

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Hymns of Praise Number Two #37

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Hymns of Praise Numbers One and Two Combined #310

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Hymns of the Christian Life #234

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Hymns of the Christian Life No. 2 #283

Hymns of the Christian Life #525

Hymns of the Christian Life. Rev. ed. #d496

Hymns of the Christian Life. Rev. ed. #525

Hymns of the Faith #234

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Inspiring Hymns #192

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Joy to the World #77

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Kingdom Songs #23

Look and Live Songs #15

Majestic Hymns #d251

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Make Christ King #222

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Make Christ King. Combined #263

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Make His Praise Glorious #170

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Melodies of Praise #175

Ministry in Song #d164

New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #13

New Songs of Inspiration No. 4 #d260

Old Time Revival Songs #d125

Our Sacrifice of Praise #116

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Pilot Hymns #126

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Praise and Worship #302

Praise and Worship #302

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Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #208

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Praises #52

Precious Hymns #125

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #386

Redemption Melodies #d111

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Redemption Songs #120

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Rejoice Hymns #163

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Rescue Songs #111

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Revival Gems (with supplement Pearls of Song) #a3

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Revival Gems #3

Revival Glory #d215

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Revival Hymns and Choruses #280

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Revival Praises #22

Revival Songs #d121

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Revival Songs No. 2 #23

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Sacred Selections for the Church #499

Sacred Songs of the Church #220

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