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A Mighty Fortress
Author: Martin Luther; Frederic Henry Hedge Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 674 hymnals Topics: Choir First Line: A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he, amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
2 Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right Man on our side,
the Man of God's own choosing.
You ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth his name,
from age to age the same;
and he must win the battle.
3 And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God has willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo! his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.
4 That Word above all earthly powers
no thanks to them abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours
through him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever!
Psalter Hymnal, (Gray), 1987
A Mighty Fortress
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Author: Philip P. Bliss Appears in 326 hymnals Topics: Choir; Choir First Line: "Man of Sorrows," what a name Lyrics: 1 "Man of Sorrows," what a name
For the Son of God who came
Ruined sinners to reclaim!
Hallelujah! what a Saviour!
2 Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood,
Sealed my pardon with His blood;
Hallelujah! what a Saviour!
3 Guilty, vile and helpless, we;
Spotless Lamb of God was He;
"Full atonement" can it be?
Hallelujah! what a Saviour!
4 Lifted up was He to die,
"It is finished," was His cry;
Now in heav'n exalted high;
Hallelujah! what a Saviour!
5 When He comes, our glorious King,
All His ransomed home to bring,
Then anew this song we'll sing:
Hallelujah! what a Saviour!
Scripture: Isaiah 53:3 Used With Tune: ["Man of Sorrows," what a name]
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
My Redeemer Liveth
Author: Jessie H. Brown Appears in 110 hymnals Topics: Choir Pieces First Line: I know that my Redeemer liveth Refrain First Line: I know, I know that Jesus liveth Used With Tune: [I know that my Redeemer liveth]
My Redeemer Liveth
O HOW I LOVE JESUS
Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: Children's Choir Selections Tune Sources: 19th cent. USA melody Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 13332 31111 22212 Used With Text: O How I Love Jesus
O HOW I LOVE JESUS
SPANISH HYMN
Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 524 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Benjamin Carr; Austin C. Lovelace Topics: Children's Choir Selections Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 17161 53142 17117 Used With Text: Come, Christians, Join to Sing
SPANISH HYMN
The King Is Coming
Author: Gloria Gaither; William J. Gaither; Charles Milhuff Hymnal: Hymns of Faith #515 (1980) Topics: Choir; Choir First Line: The market place is empty Refrain First Line: O, the King is coming Scripture: Matthew 24:30 Languages: English Tune Title: [The market place is empty]
The King Is Coming
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Author: Edward H. Plumptre Hymnal: Favorite Hymns of Praise #7 (1967) Topics: Choir; Choir Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice. Rejoice give thanks and sing! Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ, your King.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
2 With all the angel choirs,
With all the saints on earth,
Pour out the strains of joy and bliss,
True rapture, noblest mirth! (Refrain)
3 Still lift your standard high,
Still march in firm array;
As warriors through the darkness toil
Till dawns the golden day. (Refrain)
4 Yes, on through life's long path,
Still chanting as ye go;
From youth to age, by night and day,
In gladness and in woe. (Refrain)
5 Then on, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King. (Refrain)
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: [Rejoice, ye pure in heart]
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Author: Edward H. Plumptre Hymnal: Hymns of Faith #15 (1980) Topics: Choir; Choir Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King.
Chorus:
Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing!
2 Bright youth and snow-crowned age,
Strong men and maidens fair,
Raise high your free, exulting song,
God's wondrous praise declare. (Chorus)
3 With all the angel choirs,
With all the saints on earth,
Pour out the strains of joy and bliss,
True rapture, noblest mirth! (Chorus)
4 Yes, on through life's long path,
Still chanting as ye go;
From youth to age, by night and day,
In gladness and in woe. (Chorus)
5 Still lift your standard high,
Still march in firm array,
As warriors through the darkness toil
Till dawns the golden day. (Chorus) Scripture: Psalm 33:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [Rejoice, ye pure in heart]
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Adam Geibel
1855 - 1933 Topics: Choir Pieces Composer of "[Onward! Christian soldiers, marching as to war]" in Redemption Songs Born: September 15, 1855, Neuenheim, Germany.
Died: August 3, 1933, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Though blinded by an eye infection at age eight, Geibel was a successful composer, conductor, and organist. Emigrating from Germany probably around 1864, he studied at the Philadelphia Institute for the Blind, and wrote a number of Gospel songs, anthems, cantatas, etc. He founded the Adam Geibel Music Company, later evolved into the Hall-Mack Company, and later merged to become the Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Company. He was well known for secular songs like "Kentucky Babe" and "Sleep, Sleep, Sleep." In 1885, Geibel organized the J. B. Stetson Mission. He conducted the Stetson Chorus of Philadelphia, and from 1884-1901, was a music instructor at the Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind. His works include:
Evening Bells, 1874
Saving Grace, with Alonzo Stone (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Stone & Bechter, Publishers, 1898)
Consecrated Hymns, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Geibel & Lehman, 1902)
Uplifted Voices, co-editor with R. Frank Lehman (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Geibel & Lehman, 1901)
World-Wide Hosannas, with R. Frank Lehman (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Geibel & Lehman, 1904)
Hymns of the Kingdom, co-editor with R. Frank Lehman et al. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Geibel & Lehman, 1905)
--www.hymntime.com/tch/
Adam Geibel
James McGranahan
1840 - 1907 Topics: Choir; Choir Composer of "[The cross it standeth fast, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!]" in Favorite Hymns of Praise 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 William B Bradbury in 1861-62. He met Miss Addie Vickery there. They married in 1863, and were very close to each other their whole marriage, but had no children. She was also a musician and hymnwriter in her own right. For a time he held a postmaster’s job in Rome, PA. In 1875 he worked for three years as a teacher and director at Dr. Root’s Normal Music Institute. He because well-known and successful as a result, and his work attracted much attention. He had a rare tenor voice, and was told he should train for the operatic stage. It was a dazzling prospect, but his friend, Philip Bliss, who had given his wondrous voice to the service of song for Christ for more than a decade, urged him to do the same. Preparing to go on a Christmas vacation with his wife, Bliss wrote McGranahan a letter about it, which McGranahan discussed with his friend Major Whittle. Those two met in person for the first time at Ashtubula, OH, both trying to retrieve the bodies of the Bliss’s, who died in a bridge-failed train wreck. Whittle thought upon meeting McGranahan, that here is the man Bliss has chosen to replace him in evangelism. The men returned to Chicago together and prayed about the matter. McGranahan gave up his post office job and the world gained a sweet gospel singer/composer as a result. McGranahan and his wife, and Major Whittle worked together for 11 years evangelizing in the U.S., Great Britain, and Ireland. They made two visits to the United Kingdom, in 1880 and 1883, the latter associated with Dwight Moody and Ira Sankey evangelistic work. McGranahan pioneered use of the male choir in gospel song. While holding meetings in Worcester, MA, he found himself with a choir of only male voices. Resourcefully, he quickly adapted the music to those voices and continued with the meetings. The music was powerful and started what is known as male choir and quartet music. Music he published included: “The choice”, “Harvest of song”, “Gospel Choir”,, “Gospel hymns #3,#4, #5, #6” (with Sankey and Stebbins), “Songs of the gospel”, and “Male chorus book”. The latter three were issued in England. In 1887 McGranahan’s health compelled him to give up active work in evangelism. He then built a beautiful home, Maplehurst, among friends at Kinsman, OH, and settled down to the composition of music, which would become an extension of his evangelistic work. Though his health limited his hours, of productivity, some of his best hymns were written during these days. McGranahan was a most lovable, gentle, modest, unassuming, gentleman, and a refined and cultured Christian. He loved good fellowship, and often treated guests to the most delightful social feast. He died of diabetes at Kinsman, OH, and went home to be with his Savior.
John Perry
James McGranahan
Rowland Hugh Prichard
1811 - 1887 Person Name: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-1887 Topics: Choir Composer of "HYFRYDOL" in Worship and Service Hymnal Rowland H. Prichard (sometimes spelled Pritchard) (b. Graienyn, near Bala, Merionetshire, Wales, 1811; d. Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, 1887) was a textile worker and an amateur musician. He had a good singing voice and was appointed precentor in Graienyn. Many of his tunes were published in Welsh periodicals. In 1880 Prichard became a loom tender's assistant at the Welsh Flannel Manufacturing Company in Holywell.
Bert Polman
Rowland Hugh Prichard
