SWEETEST NAME (Bridgers)

Composer: Luther B. Bridgers

Luther Burgess Bridgers Born at Margarettsville, NC, son of a minister who conducted revival meetings, he assisted his father conducting meetings (1904-1913). He attended Asbury College at Wilmore, KY, and met his wife, Sarah Jane (Sallie) Veatch in 1905 while there. They had three sons: Luther Hughes, Allen Veatch, and James Marvin. He pastored Methodist Episcopal congregations in KY, NC, and GA, first pastoring in Perry, FL, before doing evangelistic work. He evangelized in the southern U S. He was also known for his fine singing voice and would sing at each meeting. Tragedy struck while he was conducting a revival in Middlesboro, KY, in 1911. Having left his wife and three sons to visit his wife’s parents while he was away, he learned… Go to person page >

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Title: SWEETEST NAME (Bridgers)
Composer: Luther B. Bridgers (1910)
Meter: 9.7.9.7 with refrain
Incipit: 33234 33267 12254
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

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    Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2006) pp. 78
  • More Hymns Re-Harmonized 50 Favorites: Creative Chords for the Church Accompanist
    Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2001) pp. 42
  • The Baptist Hymnal Organ Supplement II
    Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1997) pp. 24
  • The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
    Composer/Editor David Smither
    Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 188

Organ Solo

  • PedalPoint Volume 34 Number 3 April May June 2014: For Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editor Sandra W. Jarrell
    Published By: LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (2014) pp. 14
  • Loud Praise to Christ, Our King: Festive Hymn Settings for Organ
    Composer/Editor Steve Martin
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2004) pp. 45
  • Divinest Comfort: Organ Settings on Hymns of Comfort and Assurance
    Composer/Editor Sandra W. Jarrell
    Published By: Broadman Press (1987) pp. 25

Piano Solo

  • Gospel Hymns for the intermediate Pianist
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 4
  • Solos for the Sanctuary: Hymns: 7 Piano Solos for the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editor Glenda Austin
    Published By: The Willis Music Company (2011) pp. 11
  • Gospel Gold Volume 1: Sacred Treasures for Piano
    Composer/Editor Stan Pethel
    Published By: GlorySound (2010) pp. 52
  • Let's Celebrate Hymns!: Colorful Settings for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Jolene Boyd
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2009) pp. 12
  • PedalPoint Volume 29 Number 2 January February March 2009: For Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editor Stan Pethel
    Published By: LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (2009) pp. 40
  • Ragtime Gospel Hymns
    Composer/Editor Steven K. Tedesco
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2008) pp. 10
  • Sacred Classical Masterpieces: For Piano
    Composer/Editor Walter Knapp
    Published By: Carl Fischer, Inc. (2005) pp. 14
  • Classic Gospel: 10 Master Pieces for Solo Piano - The Artist Series
    Composer/Editor Larry Dalton
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2004) pp. 45
  • A Touch of Jazz: Contemporary Settings of Church Classics
    Composer/Editor Bill Wolaver
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1999) pp. 6
  • By Request: Sacred Piano Favorites Arranged by Stan Pethel
    Composer/Editor Stan Pethel
    Published By: GlorySound (1999) pp. 6
  • Rags to Riches: Hymns & Gospel Songs a la Ragtime
    Composer/Editor Jolene Boyd
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1998) pp. 46
  • This Is My Song: Hymn Arrangements and Service Music for the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editors Bruce Greer; Anna Laura Page
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1993) pp. 10
  • PedalPoint Volume 6 Number 3 April May June 1987: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Robin McGee
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1987) pp. 21
  • Piano Solos by W. Elmo Mercer
    Composer/Editor W. Elmo Mercer
    Published By: Stamps-Baxter Music (1986) pp. 3
  • The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
    Composer/Editor David Smither
    Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 188
  • Just Hooked by Gospel: Keyboard Folio
    Composer/Editors Don Wyrtzen; Carol McMillen
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 53
  • Dear Lord & Father of Mankind: For the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editor John Innes
    Published By: Broadman Press (1981) pp. 19

Piano and Organ Duet

  • Dynamic Piano & Organ Duets
    Composer/Editor John Innes
    Published By: Laurel Press (1986) pp. 23

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

  • Sacred Transcriptions for the Piano Four Hands
    Composer/Editor Wilda Jackson Auld
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1947) pp. 28

Voices: Vocal Solo

  • Hymns: 150 Beloved Hymns Piano / Vocal /Guitar
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2008) pp. 104

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