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Ho! Every One That Thirsts, Draw Nigh
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 226 hymnals Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal Lyrics: 1. Ho! every one that thirsts, draw nigh:
’Tis God invites the fallen race:
Mercy and free salvation buy;
Buy wine, and milk, and gospel grace.
2. Come to the living waters, come!
Sinners, obey your Maker’s call;
Return, ye weary wanderers, home,
And find My grace is free for all.
3. See from the rock a fountain rise!
For you in healing streams it rolls;
Money ye need not bring, nor price,
Ye laboring, burdened, sin-sick souls.
4. Nothing ye in exchange shall give;
Leave all you have and are behind;
Frankly the gift of God receive;
Pardon and peace in Jesus find.
5. Why seek ye that which is not bread,
Nor can your hungry souls sustain?
On ashes, husks, and air ye feed;
Ye spend your little all in vain.
6. In search of empty joys below,
Ye toil with unavailing strife,
Whither, ah! whither would ye go?
I have the words of endless life.
7. Hearken to Me with earnest care,
And freely eat substantial food,
The sweetness of My mercy share,
And taste that I alone am good.
8. I bid you all My goodness prove,
My promises for all are free,
Come taste the manna of My love,
And let your souls delight in Me.
9. Your willing heart and ear incline,
My words believingly receive;
Quickened, your souls, by faith divine,
An everlasting life shall live. Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1740
Ho! Every One That Thirsts, Draw Nigh
[Ho! ev'ry one that thirsts draw nigh]
Appears in 889 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Lowell Mason Hymnal Title: Fairer than Day (Enlarged Edition) Tune Sources: Arr. from a Gregorian Chant Incipit: 11232 34323 33343 Used With Text: Ho! Every One That Thirsts
[Ho! ev'ry one that thirsts draw nigh]
Invitation to Sinners
Hymnal: A Choice Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #XIV (1774) Hymnal Title: A Choice Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs First Line: Ho! every one that thirsts draw nigh Lyrics: 1 Ho! every one that thirsts draw nigh,
('Tis God invites the fallen Race)
Mercy and free salvation buy
Buy Wine and Milk, and Gospel Grace.
2 Come to the living Waters, come,
Sinners obey your Maker's Call,
Return, ye weary Wanderers, home,
And hear the Gospel preach'd to all.
3 See from the Rock a Fountain rise!
For you in healing Streams it rolls:
Money ye need not bring nor Price,
Ye labouring, burden'd, Sin-sick Souls.
4 Nothing ye in Exchange shall give:
Leave all you have and are behind:
Frankly the Gift of God receive,
Pardon and Peace in Jesus find.
5 Your willing Ear, and Heart incline,
His Words believingly receive,
Quicken'd your Soul, by Faith divine,
An everlasting Life shall live.
Languages: English
Invitation to Sinners
The Gospel Invitation
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymn Tunes from the most modern and approved authors #XXXI (1783) Hymnal Title: A Collection of Hymn Tunes from the most modern and approved authors First Line: Ho, everyone that thirsts, draw nigh Lyrics: 1 Ho! ev'ry one that thirsts, draw nigh,
('Tis God invites the fallen race)
Mercy, and free salvation buy,
Buy wine and milk, and gospel-grace.
2 Come to the living waters, come,
Sinners, obey your maker's call,
Return, ye weary wand'rers, home,
And fin my grace reach'd out to all.
3 See, from the rock a fountain rise!
For you in healing streams it rolls;
Money you need not bring, nor price,
Ye lab'ring, burthen'd, sin-sick souls.
4 Nothing ye in exchange shall give;
Leave all you have, and are, behind;
Frankly the gift of God receive,
Pardon, and peace, in Jesus find.
5 Languages: English
The Gospel Invitation
Ho, everyone that thirsts, draw nigh
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns Adapted to the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church #d213 (1830) Hymnal Title: A Collection of Hymns Adapted to the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church Languages: English
Ho, everyone that thirsts, draw nigh
Robert Jackson
1840 - 1914 Person Name: R. Jackson Hymnal Title: Church Hymns and Tunes Composer of "NIAGARA" in Church Hymns and Tunes After receiving his musical training at the Royal Academy of Music, Robert Jackson (b, Oldham, Lancashire, England, 1840; d. Oldham, 1914) worked briefly as organist at St. Mark's Church, Grosvenor Square, in London. But he spent most of his life as organist at St. Peter's Church in Oldham (1868-1914), where his father had previously been organist for forty-eight years. A composer of hymn tunes, Jackson was also the conductor of the Oldham Music Society and Werneth Vocal Society.
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Robert Jackson
L. O. Emerson
1820 - 1915 Person Name: Luther O. Emerson Hymnal Title: Hymn and Tune Book of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Round Note Ed.) Composer of "SESSIONS" in Hymn and Tune Book of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Round Note Ed.) Luther Orlando Emerson was born at Parsonsfield, Maine, August 3, 1820. He descended from distinguished English ancestry. His parents were quite musical, and while the family circle were together, they had a choir and orchestra of their own. The father played the violoncello, the mother was an excellent singer, the flute and violin added their sweet tones, till the quiet homestead rang with melody.
Mr. Emerson's education was obtained at the district school, Parsonsfield Seminary and Effingham Academy. He was full of energy, quick and versatile, an apt scholar, and with a view to entering the profession of medicine he entered Dracut Academy, Mass. But his great love for music swerved him from that course, and now, having far better opportunities for cultivating and enjoying this taste and ability, he soon determined upon music as the profession of his choice. He accordingly commenced a course of musical instruction under the late I. B. Woodbury, then a popular teacher of music. After several years of study on the voice, piano, organ and in harmony, Mr. Emerson went to Salem, Mass., began teaching, and took charge of his first choir at a salary of one hundred dollars per year. Here he commenced the composition of music for his own choir, whiich was so popular with its members and the congregation, that Mr. Emerson was encouraged to seek a larger hearing by publishing a collection of church music. Among the tunes was that of Sessions, named after his pastor, which was destined to have a perennial popularity, and is often used in worship in the place of Old Hundred, for the Doxology. At the great Peace Jubilee it was received with applause when sung by a chorus of ten thousand voices, accompanied by an orchestra of two hundred instruments and a great pipe organ. The effect was sublime beyond expression.
In 1847 occurred the marriage of Mr. Emerson to Miss Mary Gore, daughter of a prominent Boston merchant. She was a lady of much musical taste and ability.
In 1853 he decided to make an effort to put his music before the public, and accordingly went to Boston in search of a publisher. Like most young and unknown authors, he met with but little encouragement, but finally found a publisher in the person of Mr. B. B. Muzzy. Thus was the Romberg Collection published. The book was not pushed — hence it found no market.
After a residence of eight years in Salem, Mr. Emerson removed to Boston, accepting the position of organist and musical director at the Bulfinch Street Church, then under the pastoral care of Rev. Wm. R. Alger, which he filled for four years. He eagerly improved the rare means of culture which were once more enjoyed, meanwhile teaching and composing music.
In 1857 he formed the connection with Oliver Ditson Company, of Boston, of author and publisher, which has continued to the present time with but one interruption (a single volume brought out by another firm), the Golden Wreath, which at once became popular, and sold forty thousand during the first year, this being the initial volume in the long series since brought out by these publishers. In 1858 came the Golden Harp, which was also a success. These successes gave him not only encouragement, but reputation.
Mr. Emerson now entered upon a career of usefulness and popularity for which he had been preparing during the years of self-denying struggle and discipline. He was called to take charge of the music in the Second Congregational Church, Greenfield, Mass., and also of the musical department of Power's Institute, at Bernardston. Amid nature's most beautiful surroundings, he had a quiet retreat for the pursuit of his true vocation, the composition of church music.
The first fruit of his genius here was the Sabbath Harmony, in 1860. This book was also a success. In 1863 followed the Harp of Judah, which had the remarkable sale of nearly fifty thousand copies in the first three months. This book probably gave Mr. Emerson his preeminence as a composer of church music, containing as it did his anthem, Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah, and many of his finest compositions.
Having declined the solicitations of Dr. Lowell Mason to become his associate in music, Mr. Emerson started forth on his own plans, and attained the highest rank among those who loved the pure and beautiful in song. Mr. W. S. B. Mathews, a musical critic, pronounces him the best melodist of all the psalmodic writers.
In 1866 the equally successful Jubilate appeared, followed by the Choral Tribute, the Standard and the Leader. In the last two Dr. I. R. Pahner was associated with him. Later on came the Salutation, Voice of Worship, Herald of Praise, etc. The diligence with which Mr. Emerson plied his pen can be estimated when one recalls the fact that he has made seventy-two collections of music, embracing music for churches, singing schools, public schools, choral societies and conventions, instruction books for voice, organ, etc. He has also composed and published scores of songs, quartets and instrumental pieces.
The great amount of work this represents can only be appreciated by those who have undertaken similar labors. Some years ago the degree of Doctor of Music was conferred upon Professor Emerson by the Faculty of Findlay College, Findlay, Ohio.
For many years past. Dr. Emerson has devoted his energies to the grand purpose of elevating the general character of music in our churches, and thus largely advancing the interests of true worship. He places great stress upon the mission of church music. He regards sacred music as the best expression of devotional feeling that exists. He looks upon sacred song as prayer, and believes that it inspires and intensifies prayer. With this view he has taken an active and prominent part in musical festivals and conventions, of which he has conducted over three hundred throughout the United States and Canada. As a conductor, he stands in the front rank. As a teacher. Dr. Emerson has an exceedingly happy faculty of imparting in a concise manner to his classes. His very pleasing address enables him to command the undivided attention of his pupils.
As a singer, he has always held high rank, and has sung much in public. His voice is a baritone of great compass, and quite powerful. As a lecturer upon music, Dr. Emerson has attracted much attention. His most popular lecture is entitled The World of Music, in which he traces its origin and progress, and gives some excellent traits of the lives of the great composers. In this lecture he also shows the design of music, and how it has been prized in every age of the world, among all nations — its power in the Church and State, and the need of its influence in the family — in joy and sorrow — for this life and the life to come.
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L. O. Emerson
James Leach
1762 - 1797 Person Name: Leach Hymnal Title: Hymns and Songs Composer of "PERU" in Hymns and Songs
James Leach
