PROMISED LAND (American)

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PROMISED LAND (American)

Composer: Matilda T. Durham
Published in 238 hymnals

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	On Jordan's Stormy Banks

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	Amazing Grace

Composer: Matilda T. Durham

A woman of remarkable intelligence and talents; a most colorful personality. She wrote interesting articles for the religious papers of the day, being noted for the witty repartee that characterized her work. She was outstanding as a music teacher and composer of music, some of her songs being "On Jordan's Stormy Banks", "Heavenly Treasure", and "Star of Columbia". - from www.Kletke.com… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title:	PROMISED LAND (American)
Composer:	Matilda T. Durham
Meter:	8.6.8.6 with refrain
Incipit:	13334 54442 33345
Key:	D Major/f minor
Source:	Traditional Southern camp-meeting hymn;American folk hymn;Southern Harmony, 1835
Copyright:	Public Domain

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On Jordan's stormy banks I stand

On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
and cast a wishful eye
to Canaan's fair and happy land,
where my possessions lie.

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Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

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Hymn Harmonizations by Hayes: Creative Accompaniments for the Church Pianist
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Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ Volume 3: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 361-441
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Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2008) pp. 437
Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 3: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 361 - 441
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; John Helgen
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2008) pp. 437
Two Hundred One Hymn Tune Prelude Miniatures
Composer/Editor Mark Winchester
Published By: Frog Music (2005) pp. 127
The Organist Volume 101 Number 3 July 1997: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
Composer/Editor Gregg Sewell
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1997) pp. 81
Music Supplement: The United Methodist Hymnal
Composer/Editor Gary Alan Smith
Published By: Abingdon Press (1991) pp. 271
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 148
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 148

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trombone Counter-melody

61 Trombone Hymns & Counter-Melodies Volume 1
Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
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Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trumpet Descant

61 Trumpet Hymns & Descants
Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
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Organ Solo

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Easy Organ Library Volume 61
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The Organist Volume 120 Number 2 May June 2016: The Service Music Companion for the Church Organist
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Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Lyndell Leatherman
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The Organist's Library Volume 56
Composer/Editor Lyndell Leatherman
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The Promised Land: Five Hymn Arrangements for Organ
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Hymn Tunes A to Z: 38 Organ Settings for Worship or Recital
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The Promised Land: Organ Settings from "The Sacred Harp"
Composer/Editor James Boeringer
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2010) pp. 18
Worship Hymns for Organ: The Golden Jubilee Collection
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Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (2010) pp. 46
Hymns for the Saints: For Organ
Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
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Americana Volume 2: Organ Settings of Early American Hymns
Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2005) pp. 3
Easy Organ Library Volume 38: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
Composer/Editor Tom Birchwood
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2005) pp. 77
The Organist Volume 108 Number 6 January February 2005: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Tom Birchwood
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2005) pp. 77
The Organist's Library Volume 38
Composer/Editor Tom Birchwood
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2004) pp. 83
Thy Power Displayed: Hymns of Faith Arranged for the King of Instruments
Composer/Editor Carolyn Hamlin
Published By: Church Street Music (2004) pp. 56
Unceasing Praises: Preludes, Offertories, and Postludes for the Church Organist
Composer/Editor Tim Doran
Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2004) pp. 14
Promised Land: Three Tunes from Early America
Composer/Editor Ralph Simpson
Published By: Birnamwood Publications (2003) pp. 3
Hope and Trust: A Hymn Sequence for General and Memorial Services: For Organ
Composer/Editor Jerry van der Pol
Published By: The H. W. Gray Company, Inc. (2000) pp. 24
I Sing the Mighty Power of God: Seven Hymn Improvisations for Organ
Composer/Editor Jerry Westenkuehler
Published By: The H. W. Gray Company, Inc. (1999) pp. 4
PedalPoint Volume 17 Number 3 April May June 1998: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Nancy Lyons Smith
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1998) pp. 30
The Joy of Music Volume 2: Organ Settings of Favorite Hymns
Composer/Editor Diane Joyce Bish
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1997) pp. 2
The Organist Volume 101 Number 3 July 1997: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
Composer/Editor Gregg Sewell
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1997) pp. 81
Early American Folk Hymns for Organ: A Collected Edition
Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1996) pp. 35
Early American Folk Hymns for Organ: A Collected Edition
Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1996) pp. 35
20 Inspirational Favorites for Organ
Composer/Editor Paul Mickelson
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1989) pp. 27
American Folk-Hymn Settings for Organ
Composer/Editor Jean Langlais
Published By: H. T. FitzSimons Company (1986) pp. 26
Organ Solos
Composer/Editor Paul Mickelson
Published By: Lexicon Music, Inc. (1986) pp. 40
Precious Memories: Best Loved Gospel Songs Arranged for all Organs
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1983) pp. 41
Preludes on Sacred Harp Tunes
Composer/Editor Sam Batt Owens
Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1983) pp. 12
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing: Hymn preludes for the Organ
Composer/Editor Anna Laura Page
Published By: Broadman Press (1981) pp. 36
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name: Preludes for Organ
Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
Published By: Broadman Press (1976) pp. 18
The Hymnlet: A Choice Collection of Hymns and Hymntunes from 17th, 18th, & 19th Century American Hymnals, Songbooks and Psalters
Composer/Editor Samuel Walter
Published By: The Organ Historical Society, Inc. (1976) pp. 24
The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 10 Number 1 September 1975: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
Composer/Editors David H. Hegarty; Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1975) pp. 11
Sacred Harp for the Organ
Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
Published By: Broadman Press (1972) pp. 1
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Composer/Editor John Harold Moyer
Published By: Goshen College (1970) pp. 13
The Chapel Organist Volume 3: Easy Arrangements for the Amateur Organist
Composer/Editor Norman Johnson
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1969) pp. 32
The Chapel Organist Volume Three: Easy Arrangements for the Amateur Organist
Composer/Editor Norman Johnson
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1969) pp. 32
One Hundred and One Hymns for Every Day: Hymns You'll Love to Sing and Play
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Eight Preludes on Old Southern Hymns: From "The Sacred Harp"
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Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1950) pp. 22
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Piano Solo

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The Church Pianist Volume 31 Number 1 September October 2014: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Larry Shackley; Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
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Piano Vespers: Reflective Hymn Settings for Worship
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Published By: Jubilate Music (2012) pp. 36
Hymns from the Heart
Composer/Editors Lari Goss; Bill Wolaver
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2011) pp. 11
Solos for the Sanctuary: Hymns: 7 Piano Solos for the Church Pianist
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Published By: The Willis Music Company (2011) pp. 28
Gospel Gold Volume 1: Sacred Treasures for Piano
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Simply Beautiful: Piano Stylings for the Sanctuary
Composer/Editor Lynette Maynard
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Heaven's Song: Hymns of Eternal Promise
Composer/Editor Victor Labenske
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2009) pp. 60
The Complete Worship Suites: 18 Expressive Suites Arranged for Solo Piano Correlated with Scriptural Themes
Composer/Editor Cindy Berry
Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2009) pp. 31
Amazing Love!: Today's Songs and Enduring Hymns for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Cindy Berry
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2008) pp. 16
Nearer, My God, to Thee: Moments of Meditation for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Shelley Helzerman Houser
Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 4
The Church Pianist Volume 22 Number 1 September October 2005: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2005) pp. 16
Worship the Lord: Enduring Hymns of Faith for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Scott Sturtevant
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2005) pp. 38
All Hail the Power: Intermediate Piano Solo
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Published By: SoundForth (2003) pp. 28
Gospel Classics: 12 Artistic Arrangements for Worship Services, Concerts and Recitals
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Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2003) pp. 47
My Father's World: Piano Solos by Dan Forrest
Composer/Editor Dan Forrest Jr.
Published By: SoundForth (2003) pp. 25
The Church Pianist Volume 20 Number 6 July August 2003: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Roger Summers; John Purifoy
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Early Classics for Solo Piano
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Published By: Anthony Burger Productions (2001) pp. 12
PedalPoint Volume 20 Number 4 July August September 2001: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Martha Sherrill Kelsey
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2001) pp. 20
The Church Pianist Volume 17 Number 5 May 2001: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editor Steven Scott
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2001) pp. 21
The Church Pianist Volume 18 Number 1 September 2001: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2001) pp. 18
Hymns for All Seasons: Piano Settings by Jan Sanborn
Composer/Editor Jan Sanborn
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (2000) pp. 24
All the Best for Piano: A Treasury of Hymns, Gospel Songs, and Praise & Worship Favorites
Composer/Editor Cindy Berry
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1998) pp. 66
Classical Hymns: Piano Arrangements by Cindy Berry
Composer/Editor Cindy Berry
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1995) pp. 10
American Folk Hymns for Piano: 8 Early Advanced to Advanced Arrangements
Composer/Editor Anna Laura Page
Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (1994) pp. 16
American Tapestry: The Music from the Recording
Composer/Editor Joseph M. Martin
Published By: Malcolm Music (1994) pp. 26
Oh, How He Loves You and Me: Beautiful Keyboard Settings by Kurt Kaiser
Composer/Editor Kurt Kaiser
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1994) pp. 40
Great Sacred Melodies: Arranged for Piano
Composer/Editor Lee Dengler
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1990) pp. 10
Praise Piano!: Seventeen Arrangements for Church or Home
Composer/Editor Donna J. Krieger
Published By: GlorySound (1989) pp. 22
20 Piano Hymns Volume Two
Composer/Editor Lari Goss
Published By: Stamps-Baxter Music (1988) pp. 37
Folk Hymns for Piano
Composer/Editor John Carter
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1987) pp. 2
Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above: Hymn Settings for the Piano
Composer/Editor Don Schlosser
Published By: Genevox Music Group (1987) pp. 29
Tapestry of Praise: Piano Arrangements
Composer/Editor Kathy Smith
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1987) pp. 22
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 148
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 148
10 Gospel Favorites: For Piano Solo
Composer/Editor Darrell V. Archer
Published By: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (1983) pp. 3
Dear Lord & Father of Mankind: For the Church Pianist
Composer/Editor John Innes
Published By: Broadman Press (1981) pp. 32
Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead us: Piano Arrangements
Composer/Editor Albin C. Whitworth
Published By: Broadman Press (1981) pp. 11
He Hideth My Soul: For the Church Pianist
Composer/Editor Ralph Manuel
Published By: Broadman Press (1979) pp. 24
Advanced Hymnplayer Book 3
Composer/Editors Flora Jean Garlock; Judy Swaim
Published By: Praise Hymn, Inc. (1976) pp. 15
Hymn Stylings for he Church Pianist Book Two
Composer/Editor Wendell K. Babcock
Published By: The Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music (1974) pp. 16
Hymn Stylings for the Church Pianist: Book Two
Composer/Editor Wendell K. Babcock
Published By: The Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music (1974) pp. 16
Gospel Piano Profiles: A Collection of Inspirational Piano Transcriptions
Composer/Editor Marian Talley
Published By: Schaum Publications, Inc. (1972) pp. 10
Piano Arrangements by Tedd Smith Volume Two: Pianist for the Billy Graham Crusades
Composer/Editor Tedd Smith
Published By: Walfred Publishing Co. (1964) pp. 30
Concert Transcriptions of Favorite Hymns: For Piano
Composer/Editor Clarence Kohlmann
Published By: Theodore Presser Company (1942) pp. 50

Piano and Organ Duet

Bound for the Promised Land: Dramatic Duets for Piano and Organ
Composer/Editor Charlie Miller
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2016) pp. 84
A Symphony of Spirituals for Piano and Organ
Composer/Editor Joel Raney
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2001) pp. 12
The Promised Land: Organ - Piano Duets
Composer/Editor Gayden C. Sikes
Published By: Genevox Music Group (1995) pp. 5
Our Song Shall Rise to Thee: 10 Arrangements for Piano and Organ Duet
Composer/Editors Cindy Berry; Jeff Bennett
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1992) pp. 37
Eleven Hymns Worth Remembering: Simplified Arrangements for Piano and Organ Duets
Composer/Editor W. Elmo Mercer
Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1976) pp. 11
Two for the Service: Organ and Piano Duets
Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
Published By: Broadman Press (1975) pp. 16

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

Hymn Duets: With a Patriotic Medley for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Sid Richardson
Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1999) pp. 46

Voices: Organ and Voice

Cavalcade of Hymns and Sacred Songs: All Organ Deluxe Album Over 100 Selected Titles
Composer/Editor Anonymous
Published By: California Music Press (1963) pp. 133

Voices: SATB and Piano

The Morning Trumpet: Early Hymns and Spiritual Songs of American Christianity
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Published By: Shawnee Press, Inc. (1983) pp. 35

Voices: Vocal Solo

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Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2008) pp. 226

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