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Author: Russel H. Conwell Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Jesus, Master, rescue me Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Master, rescue me, Weak and helpless, this my plea; Thou hast triumphed o’er the grave, Thou hast died my soul to save. Though my sins are crimson red, Thou for me Thy blood hast shed; Trembling at Thy cross I bow, Jesus, Master, cleanse me now. 2 Jesus, Master, hear my cry, Pass me not unheeded by; On these sightless eyes of mine, Let Thy beams of mercy shine. Lord I know Thou canst forgive, Bid, O bid me look and live; Trusting, at Thy cross I bow, Jesus, Master, heal me now. 3 Jesus, Master, praise to Thee, For Thy wondrous love to me; From the mountain wild and steep Thou hast brought Thy wandering sheep. Thou hast washed my sins away, Turned my darkness into day; Joyful at Thy cross I bow, Thou dost save and save me now. Used With Tune: MARTYN Text Sources: Songs Tried and Proved, by Russell E. Conwell and Theodore E. Perkins (Philadelphia: A. J. Rowland, 1896)

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MARTYN

Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 853 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Simeon Butler Marsh Tune Key: F Major or modal Incipit: 33312 22335 43213 Used With Text: At Thy Cross

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At Thy Cross

Author: Russel H. Conwell Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11992 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D First Line: Jesus, Master, rescue me Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Master, rescue me, Weak and helpless, this my plea; Thou hast triumphed o’er the grave, Thou hast died my soul to save. Though my sins are crimson red, Thou for me Thy blood hast shed; Trembling at Thy cross I bow, Jesus, Master, cleanse me now. 2 Jesus, Master, hear my cry, Pass me not unheeded by; On these sightless eyes of mine, Let Thy beams of mercy shine. Lord I know Thou canst forgive, Bid, O bid me look and live; Trusting, at Thy cross I bow, Jesus, Master, heal me now. 3 Jesus, Master, praise to Thee, For Thy wondrous love to me; From the mountain wild and steep Thou hast brought Thy wandering sheep. Thou hast washed my sins away, Turned my darkness into day; Joyful at Thy cross I bow, Thou dost save and save me now. Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYN

At the Cross

Author: Russell H. Conwell Hymnal: Songs Tried and Proved #101 (1896) First Line: Jesus, Master, rescue me Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYN

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Simeon Butler Marsh

1798 - 1875 Composer of "MARTYN" in The Cyber Hymnal Simeon Butler Marsh USA 1798-1875. Born at Sherburne, NY, he was raised on a farm. A Presbyterian, he became a gifted organist and teacher. He sang in a choir at age seven and studied music at age 16. By age 19 he was teaching in the local singing schools in Geneva, NY, and had met hymnist, Thomas Hastings from Geneva, NY, who gave him much encouragement. He married Eliza Carrier, and they had a son, John, and a daughter, Jane. In 1837 he became publisher of the Amsterdam, NY, paper “Intelligencer” (later called ‘Recorder’), and ran it for seven years, even setting his own type. He moved back to Sherburne and founded the Sherburne News. He taught music to choirs and children for almost 30 years in and around the Albany Presbytery, and also served as a Sunday school superintendent for six years and a choir leader for three years. He set type for three juvenile books as well. For thirteen years he gave free music instruction to students in the Schenectedy area. In 1859 he returned to Sherburne and gave music instruction to large classes of men, women, and children. He wrote two cantatas: “The Savior” and “The king of the forest”. He wrote a number of hymns, but most have not survived over time. His wife died in 1873. He died at Albany, NY, and is buried in Schenectady, NY. John Perry