[There shall be showers of blessing] (McGranahan)

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[There shall be showers of blessing] (McGranahan)

Composer: James McGranahan (1883)
Published in 257 hymnals

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Composer: James McGranahan

James McGranahan USA 1840-1907. Born at West Fallowfield, PA, uncle of Hugh McGranahan, and son of a farmer, he farmed during boyhood. Due to his love of music his father let him attend singing school, where he learned to play the bass viol. At age 19 he organized his first singing class and soon became a popular teacher in his area of the state. He became a noted musician and hymns composer. His father was reluctant to let him pursue this career, but he soon made enough money doing it that he was able to hire a replacement farmhand to help his father while he studied music. His father, a wise man, soon realized how his son was being used by God to win souls through his music. He entered the Normal Music School at Genesco, NY, under… Go to person page >

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Title:	[There shall be showers of blessing] (McGranahan)
Composer:	James McGranahan (1883)
Meter:	8.7.8.7 with refrain
Incipit:	55556 71577 77121
Key:	B♭ Major
Copyright:	Public Domain

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There Shall Be Showers of Blessing

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Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 127
The Country Western Piano Hymnal: Over 50 Unique Arrangements in the Country Gospel Style
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1980) pp. 16
The Evangelistic Piano Hymnal: Over 270 stylistic arrangements with "runs" and "fill-ins"
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1976) pp. 162

Organ Solo

Sweet Hour of Prayer: Gospel Hymns for Organ
Composer/Editor James Conely
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 26
Swift Settings: Short Organ Pieces for Worship
Composer/Editor Robert F. Swift
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 16
Easy Organ Library Volume 64
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2018) pp. 67
PedalPoint Volume 15 Number 3 April May June 1996: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Vicki Collinsworth
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1996) pp. 20
Hymn Favorites for Organ Book Three
Composer/Editor Ethel Tench Rogers
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1971) pp. 3
Hymn Favorites for Organ Book Three: Arranged for All Organs
Composer/Editor Ethel Tench Rogers
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1971) pp. 3
The Gospel Organist Volume Four
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1968) pp. 54
The Gospel Organist Volume Four: Gospel-Song Arrangements Suitable for Preludes, Offertories, Specials
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1968) pp. 54
One Hundred and One Hymns for Every Day: Hymns You'll Love to Sing and Play
Composer/Editor Chester Nordman
Published By: Hansen Publications, Inc. (1962) pp. 45

Piano Solo

Hymns for Raney Sunday
Composer/Editor Joel Raney
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2019) pp. 38
My Faith Looks Up: Hymns That Lift the Spirit
Composer/Editor Jolene Boyd
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2012) pp. 33
The Glory of His Grace: Advanced Piano Solos
Composer/Editor Darcy Stanley
Published By: SoundForth (2008) pp. 4
And He Shall Reign Forever: Hymns and Classics for the Church Pianist
Composer/Editor Carl Seal
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2006) pp. 16
The Church Pianist Volume 22 Number 3 January February 2006: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; Charity Book Putnam
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 16
Creative Keyboard's Complete Church Pianist: Hymn Arrangements for Every Occasion
Composer/Editor Gail Smith
Published By: Creative Keyboard Publications (2000) pp. 76
More Hymns . . . Light Jazz-Style
Composer/Editor Teresa Patterson Wilhelmi
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2000) pp. 12
The Church Pianist Volume 14 Number 5 May June 1998: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Steven Scott
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1998) pp. 22
PedalPoint Volume 16 Number 2 January February March 1997: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; David S. Gaines
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1997) pp. 28
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus: Volume 2 Piano Solo Arrangements
Composer/Editor Mark Looney
Published By: John Rich Music Press (1997) pp. 30
HymnNotes 2 Advanced Level: HN302
Composer/Editors David G. Parker; David A. Warren
Published By: C & L Enterprises, Inc. (1991) pp. 16
HymnNotes Volume 3 Advanced Level: HN302
Composer/Editors David G. Parker; David A. Warren
Published By: C & L Enterprises, Inc. (1991) pp. 16
Amazing Grace: For the Piano
Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
Published By: Broadman Press (1988) pp. 17
PedalPoint Volume 4 Number 4 October November December 1985: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Allison Gilliam
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1985) pp. 13
PedalPoint Volume 5 Number 1 October November December 1985: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Allison Gilliam
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1985) pp. 13
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 127
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 127
A Salute to Revivaltime: Revival Medleys Arranged for Piano
Composer/Editor John Arnn
Published By: Laurel Press (1984) pp. 5
Just Hooked by Gospel: Keyboard Folio
Composer/Editors Don Wyrtzen; Carol McMillen
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 54
Gospel Piano Profiles: A Collection of Inspirational Piano Transcriptions
Composer/Editor Marian Talley
Published By: Schaum Publications, Inc. (1972) pp. 6
Sacred Classics Book Three: In Hymn Interpretations for the Piano
Composer/Editor Henrietta Eleanor Fruen
Published By: Biola Book Room (1957) pp. 3

Piano and Organ Duet

Showers of Blessing: Hymns of Faith and Encouragement for Organ and Piano
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 10
Gospel Greats for Organ and Piano: Harold de Cou
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1987) pp. 40

Piano Duet+: Synthesizer(s)

PedalPoint Volume 15 Number 3 April May June 1996: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Vicki Collinsworth
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1996) pp. 20

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

Give Me That Old-Time Religion: Sparkling Arrnagements of Gospel Favorites for Piano Four-hands
Composer/Editor John Turner
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 24
The Church Pianist Volume 14 Number 5 May June 1998: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Steven Scott
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1998) pp. 22

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. 147

Voices: Vocal Solo

Hymns We Love: Vocal / Piano
Composer/Editor J. Sears
Published By: Robbins Music Corporation (1968) pp. 88

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #467

Text: There Shall Be Showers of Blessing

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