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[I am kneeling at the threshold]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Karl Reden Hymnal Title: Calvary Songs Incipit: 55565 53351 31233 Used With Text: Kneeling at the Threshold

Author: Rev. Dr. Guthrie Appears in 22 hymnals Hymnal Title: Calvary Songs First Line: I am kneeling at the threshold Refrain First Line: O Lord, in mercy speak to me Lyrics: 1 I'm kneeling at the threshold, So weary faint and sore; Waiting for the dawning, The opening of the door; I'm waiting 'till the Master Shall bid me rise and come To his all glorious presence, The gladness of his home. Refrain: Kneeling at the threshold, Weary faint and sore; Kneeling at the threshold, My hand is on the door. 2 A weary path I've traveled, 'Mid darkness storm and strife; Bearing many a burden, And struggling for my life; But now the morn is breaking, My toil will soon be o'er; I'm kneeling at the threshold, My hand is on the door. [Refrain] 3 Methinks I hear the voices, Of loved ones as they stand, Singing in the sunshine, In that far, sinless land, Oh, would that I were with them, Amid their shining throng, And mingling in their worship, And joining in their song! [Refrain] 4 With them the blessed angels, That know no grief or sin; See them by the portals, Prepared to let me in! O Lord, I wait thy pleasure, Thy time and way are best; But I'm all worn and weary. O Father, bid me rest! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I am kneeling at the threshold]

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Kneeling at the Threshold

Author: Rev. Dr. Guthrie Hymnal: Calvary Songs #161 (1875) Hymnal Title: Calvary Songs First Line: I am kneeling at the threshold Refrain First Line: O Lord, in mercy speak to me Lyrics: 1 I'm kneeling at the threshold, So weary faint and sore; Waiting for the dawning, The opening of the door; I'm waiting 'till the Master Shall bid me rise and come To his all glorious presence, The gladness of his home. Refrain: Kneeling at the threshold, Weary faint and sore; Kneeling at the threshold, My hand is on the door. 2 A weary path I've traveled, 'Mid darkness storm and strife; Bearing many a burden, And struggling for my life; But now the morn is breaking, My toil will soon be o'er; I'm kneeling at the threshold, My hand is on the door. [Refrain] 3 Methinks I hear the voices, Of loved ones as they stand, Singing in the sunshine, In that far, sinless land, Oh, would that I were with them, Amid their shining throng, And mingling in their worship, And joining in their song! [Refrain] 4 With them the blessed angels, That know no grief or sin; See them by the portals, Prepared to let me in! O Lord, I wait thy pleasure, Thy time and way are best; But I'm all worn and weary. O Father, bid me rest! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I am kneeling at the threshold]

Kneeling at the Threshold

Author: Rev. Dr. Guthrie Hymnal: Lasting Hymns #83 (1901) Hymnal Title: Lasting Hymns First Line: I am kneeling at the threshold Languages: English Tune Title: [I am kneeling at the threshold]

Kneeling At The Threshold

Author: William Lindsay Alexander Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #9006 Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal First Line: I’m kneeling at the threshold, so weary, faint, and sore Refrain First Line: Kneeling at the threshold, weary, faint and sore Lyrics: 1 I’m kneeling at the threshold, so weary, faint, and sore, Waiting for the dawning, the opening of the door; I’m waiting till the Master shall bid me rise and come To His all glorious presence, the gladness of His home. Refrain: Kneeling at the threshold, weary, faint and sore; Kneeling at the threshold, my hand is at the door. 2 A weary path I’ve traveled, ’mid darkness, storm and strife; Bearing many a burden, and struggling for my life; But now the morn is breaking, my toil will soon be o’er; I’m kneeling at the threshold, my hand is on the door. [Refrain] 3 Methinks I hear the voices of loved ones as they stand, Singing in the sunshine, in that fair sinless land: Oh, would that I were with them, amid their shining throng, And mingling in their worship, and joining in their song! [Refrain] 4 The friends that started with me have entered long ago; One by one they left me still struggling with the foe; Their pilgrimage was shorter, their triumph surer won, How lovingly they’ll hail me, when all my toil is done. [Refrain] 5 With them the blessèd angels, that know no grief or sin, Standing by the portals, prepared to let me in; O Lord, I wait Thy pleasure—Thy time and way are best; But I’m all worn and weary; O Father, bid me rest! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I’m kneeling at the threshold, so weary, faint, and sore]

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John Guthrie

1814 - 1878 Person Name: Rev. Dr. Guthrie Hymnal Title: Calvary Songs Author of "Kneeling at the Threshold" in Calvary Songs Guthrie, John, D.D., son of John Guthrie, Milnathort, Kinross-shire, was born at Milnathort, May 30, 1814, and after studying at the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated M.A. in 1835, was in 1840 ordained minister of the United Secession Church in Kendal. Sympathising with the views of Dr. James Morison, he was, in 1843, deposed, and joined with Dr. Morison in forming the Evangelical Union. He continued in Kendal till 1848, becoming then minister of Dundas St. Evangelical Union Church, Glasgow. In 1851 he went to Greenock; thence, in 1862, to Tolmer's Square, London, returning in 1860 to Glasgow as minister of Howard St. E. U. Church. He died in London, September 18, 1878, while on his way to New Zealand. From 1846 to 1861 he was Professor to the Evangelical Union, and was re-elected in 1875. He received the degree of D.D. from Coburg University, U.S.A., in 1875. He was Convener of the Committee which compiled the Evangelical Hymn Book of 1856, and a member of that which compiled the Evangelical Hymnal of 1878 (to which he contributed four hymns). His hymns appeared in The Daystar, The Evangelical Magazine, &c. In 1869 he published Sacred Lyrics; Hymns, original and translated from the German, with versions of Psalms, London, J. Nisbet & Co., 1869. This work consists of 28 hymns, 17 translations, and 37 Psalm versions. Some of the hymns have much beauty and sweetness. The translations from the German are accompanied by interesting notes, and, while not ranking with the best by Miss Winkworth, are yet very good. The Psalm versions are of average merit. His hymns in common use are:— 1. Blood of sprinkling, healing tide. [Blood of Sprinkling.] Appeared in The Evangelical Union Hymn Book, 1856, in 3 st. of 8 1., and again, unaltered, in The Evangelical Union Hymnal, 1878. Composed in 1844. 2. How lovely are thy tents, [Public Worship]. First published in Hymns & Spiritual Songs, collected by James Morison, Kilmarnock, Pt. ii., 1844, in 7 st. of 6 1. It was repeated, unaltered, in The Evangelical Union Hymn Book, 1856; and The Evangelical Union Hymnal, 1878. 3. ‘Tis evening: over Salem's towers, &c. [Christ weeping over Jerusalem.] Appeared in The Evangelical Union Hymn Book 1856, in 4 st. of 8 double lines, and again, unaltered, in The Evangelical Union Hymnal, 1878, No. 62, where it is dated 1846. 4. Ye ransomed of Jesus. [Praise to Jesus.] First published in Hymns & Spiritual Songs, &c. (see No. 2), Pt. ii., 1844, in 7 st. of 6 1.; and again, unaltered, in The Evangelical Union Hymn Book, 1856; and The Evangelical Union Hymnal, 1878, No. 98.[Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Karl Reden

Hymnal Title: Calvary Songs Composer of "[I am kneeling at the threshold]" in Calvary Songs See Converse, Charles C. (Charles Crozat), 1832-1918

William Lindsay Alexander

1808 - 1884 Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal Author of "Kneeling At The Threshold" in The Cyber Hymnal Alexander, William Lindsay , DD. LL.D., of Pinkieburn, Musselburgh, son of William Alexander, Esq., Leith, born in the vicinity of Leith, August 24, 1808. After studying at the Universities of Edinburgh and St. Andrew's, he became, in 1828, Classical Tutor in what is now The Lancashire College. After studying for some time at Halle, he, in 1835, became minister of North College St. Congregational Church, Edinburgh, removing with his congregation in 1861 to a new church in George IV. Bridge, called the Augustine Church, and retired from the pastoral charge of the same in 1877. He died at Pinkieburn, Dec. 20, 1884. He was, from 1854 to 1881, Professor in the Scottish Congregational Hall. In 1846 he received the degree of D.D. from the University of St. Andrew's, and in 1884 that of LL.D., from Edinburgh. He became a member of the O. T. Revision Company in 1870. He wrote and edited many valuable theological works. His Selection of Hymns known as the Augustine Hymn Book, in which his original hymns and translations appeared, was first published in 1849. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) =========================== Alexander, W. L., p. 39, ii. As Dr. Alexander's hymns are all signed in his Augustine Hymn Book, they are not enumerated here. Died Dec. 20, 1884. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)