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Author: William J. Henry Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: For all the Savior has done for me Refrain First Line: He has pardoned all my sin Used With Tune: [For all the Savior has done for me]

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[For all the Savior has done for me]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. J. Henry; A. L. B. Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 51115 13556 53213 Used With Text: I Shall Never Forget Him

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I Shall Never Forget Him

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Truth in Song #13 (1907) First Line: For all the Savior has done for me Refrain First Line: He has pardoned all my sin Lyrics: 1 For all the Savior has done for me, I shall never forget him; For all his mercies so full and free, I shall never forget him. Refrain: He has pardoned all my sin, He has made me pure within, He my helper has ever been, I shall never forget him. 2 He took my burden of sin away, I shall never forget him; And turned my darkness to perfect day, I shall never forget him. [Refrain] 3 His hand is leading me all the way, I shall never forget him; He hears and answers me when I pray, I shall never forget him. [Refrain] 4 Tho’ all forsake him and go astray, I shall never forget him; And all his bidding I will obey, I shall never forget him. [Refrain] 5 Then whatsoever befalleth me, I shall never forget him; And thro’ and endless eternity, I shall never forget him. [Refrain] Topics: Loyalty Languages: English Tune Title: [For all the Savior has done for me]

I Shall Never Forget Him

Author: W. J. H. Hymnal: Victorious Songs #153 (1922) First Line: For all the Saviour has done for me Refrain First Line: He has pardoned all my sin Languages: English Tune Title: [For all the Saviour has done for me]

I Shall Never Forget Him

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Junior Hymns #34 (1914) First Line: For all the Savior has done for me Refrain First Line: He has pardoned all my sin Languages: English

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William J. Henry

1867 - 1955 Author of "I Shall Never Forget Him" Originally from Ohio, Henry was an early leader in the Holiness Movement near Boyertown, Pennsylvania. In 1889 he, answered a call to hold revival meetings in eastern Pennsylvania. Denominational leaders had received requests from congregations there, but had no one to send. Though Henry was only 22 years old, he proved a very effective organizer. He toured eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey for several months each year till 1895. He became a very active evangelist and song writer, holding meetings in every American state and in Britain. --www.hymntime.com/tch ================== The song, “I Cannot Be Idle,” was written by William J. Henry, in 1897. He got saved from his sins at the age of 20 (in 1882), and he wrote this song at the age of 35 years old. He got saved at an evangelistic meeting, took his stand with the church of God, and he was called to the ministry nine years later, in 1891. Two years later (at the age of 31 years old), he made his first trip to spread the gospel overseas. A small congregation in Liverpool, England, was started through his laboring. Henry could not be idle! Later, he started a congregation in Springfield, Missouri, where he pastored for 13 years. He wrote more than 300 songs. At the age of 73 years old, Henry and his wife wrote: “To God be all the glory! This has been the busiest and happiest time of our lives. We are both enjoying the best of health and are decided to do more for [God] in the future.” He died 20 years later. --www.churchofgodfca.com/

A. L. Byers

1869 - 1952 Person Name: A. L. B. Harmonizer of "[For all the Savior has done for me]" in Truth in Song 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.