Andrew Linnaeus Byers was born on August 26, 1869 in Albany, Illinois. Byers’ mother was song writer Nancy Byers. In 1890 he became involved with Daniel Warner & Barney Warren in evangelistic work; later joined the Gospel Trumpet publishing company as music editor for a year. He left that work because of health problems and worked as an evangelist and pastor in Idaho & Oregon before taking a pastorate in Sacramento, California, in 1934. He died on November 9, 1952 in Sacramento, California.
His works include:
Birth of a Reformation: The Life and Labors of D. S. Warner, 1922
NN, Hymnary. Go to person page >
We will work for Jesus, and adore the plan
That exalteth so a fallen race,
Joining with the Savior, doing what we can
To extend the wonders of His grace.
Tune Title: [We will work for Jesus and adore the plan]First Line: We will work for Jesus and adore the planComposer: Andrew L. Byers, 1869-1952Key: G MajorDate: 1971
Tune Title: [We will work for Jesus and adore the plan]First Line: We will work for Jesus and adore the planComposer: A. L. ByersKey: G Major or modalDate: 1923
Tune Title: [We will work for Jesus and adore the plan]First Line: We will work for Jesus and adore the planComposer: A. L. ByersIncipit: 55132 17655 11231Key: G MajorDate: 1911
Tune Title: [We will work for Jesus and adore the plan]First Line: We will work for Jesus and adore the planComposer: A. L. ByersIncipit: 55132 17655 11231Key: G MajorDate: 1897
Tune Title: [We will work for Jesus, and adore the plan]First Line: We will work for Jesus, and adore the planComposer: Andrew L. ByersMeter: 11.9.11.9.6.6.9.6.6.9Key: G MajorSource: Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (321); The Gospel Trumpet C; The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (207); Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/We_Will_Work_for_Jesus)