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[Jesus is calling! O hear Him today]

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[Jesus is calling! O hear Him today]

Composer: L. O. Emerson
Published in 22 hymnals


Audio files: MIDI

Composer: L. O. Emerson

Luther Orlando Emerson was born at Parsonsfield, Maine, August 3, 1820. He descended from distinguished English ancestry. His parents were quite musical, and while the family circle were together, they had a choir and orchestra of their own. The father played the violoncello, the mother was an excellent singer, the flute and violin added their sweet tones, till the quiet homestead rang with melody. Mr. Emerson's education was obtained at the district school, Parsonsfield Seminary and Effingham Academy. He was full of energy, quick and versatile, an apt scholar, and with a view to entering the profession of medicine he entered Dracut Academy, Mass. But his great love for music swerved him from that course, and now, having far better oppo… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [Jesus is calling! O hear Him today]
Composer: L. O. Emerson
Meter: 10.8.10.7 with refrain
Incipit: 55532 12165 57775
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Appearance of this hymn in hymnals1900191019201930194019501960197019801990200020102020050100Percent of hymnalsHighcharts.com

Instances

Instances (1 - 3 of 3)
TextPage Scan

Community of Christ Sings #578

Hymns of the Saints #391

Redeeming Love #212

Include 19 pre-1979 instances
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