SHELTER (Sankey)

Composer: Ira David Sankey

Sankey, Ira David, was born in Edinburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1840, of Methodist parents. About 1856 he removed with his parents to New Castle, Pennsylvania, where he became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Four years afterwards he became the Superintendent of a large Sunday School in which he commenced his career of singing sacred songs and solos. Mr. Moody met with him and heard him sing at the International Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association, at Indianapolis, and through Mr. Moody's persuasion he joined him in his work at Chicago. After some two or three years' work in Chicago, they sailed for England on June 7, 1872, and held their first meeting at York a short time afterwards, only eight persons being present.… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: SHELTER (Sankey)
Composer: Ira David Sankey (1885)
Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain
Incipit: 51112 34533 33343
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • The Evangelistic Piano Hymnal: Over 270 stylistic arrangements with "runs" and "fill-ins"
    Composer/Editor David Smither
    Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1976) pp. 120

Organ Solo

  • Grand Old Gospel: 14 Favorites for Organ
    Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1992) pp. 32
  • Grand Old Gospel: 14 Favorites for Organ
    Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1992) pp. 32
  • The Organist's Collection of: Favorite Gospel Songs Number 2
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1970) pp. 30
  • The Organist's Collection of: Favorite Gospel Songs Number 2
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1970) pp. 30

Piano Solo

  • Heaven's Song: Hymns of Eternal Promise
    Composer/Editor Victor Labenske
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2009) pp. 52
  • Heaven's Song: Hymns of Eternal Promise
    Composer/Editor Victor Labenske
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2009) pp. 52
  • Hymnprovisations: Extraordinary New Stylings of Classic Hymns
    Composer/Editor Charity Book Putnam
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 8
  • Hymnprovisations: Extraordinary New Stylings of Classic Hymns
    Composer/Editor Charity Book Putnam
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 8
  • Milestones on the Journey: Hymn Arrangements for Piano and Devotional Guide for Fellow Pilgrims
    Composer/Editor Don Phillips
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2007) pp. 31
  • Milestones on the Journey: Hymn Arrangements for Piano and Devotional Guide for Fellow Pilgrims
    Composer/Editor Don Phillips
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2007) pp. 31
  • My Savior First of All: Sacred Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Brittany Thompson
    Published By: Bill Rice Ranch, Inc. (2004) pp. 30
  • My Savior First of All: Sacred Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Brittany Thompson
    Published By: Bill Rice Ranch, Inc. (2004) pp. 30
  • Handiworks: Finely Crafted Arrangements for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Jolene Boyd
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1999) pp. 18
  • 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus: Piano Arrangements by Julie Boruff
    Composer/Editor Julie Boruff
    Published By: North Valley Publications (1997) pp. 75
  • 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus: Piano Arrangements by Julie Boruff
    Composer/Editor Julie Boruff
    Published By: North Valley Publications (1997) pp. 75
  • Notes from a Thankful Heart: Solos for the Advanced Pianist
    Composer/Editor Marilynn Joy Ham
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1990) pp. 2
  • Notes from a Thankful Heart: Solos for the Advanced Pianist
    Composer/Editor Marilynn Joy Ham
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1990) pp. 2
  • Piano Hymns of Faith
    Composer/Editor Marilyn White
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1990) pp. 16
  • Piano Hymns of Faith
    Composer/Editor Marilyn White
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1990) pp. 16
  • Blessed Be the Name: Piano Preludes
    Composer/Editor Don Phillips
    Published By: Broadman Press (1979) pp. 21
  • Blessed Be the Name: Piano Preludes
    Composer/Editor Don Phillips
    Published By: Broadman Press (1979) pp. 21
  • Great Hymns of the Church: Easy Piano Solos
    Composer/Editor Tedd Smith
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1966) pp. 26
  • Great Hymns of the Church: Easy Piano Solos
    Composer/Editor Tedd Smith
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1966) pp. 26
  • Piano Hymn Classics Book One: Variations on Sacred Favorites For the Advanced Pianist
    Composer/Editor Rene Frank
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1961) pp. 24
  • Piano Hymn Classics Book One: Variations on Sacred Favorites For the Advanced Pianist
    Composer/Editor Rene Frank
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1961) pp. 24

Instances

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20th Century Gospel Songs #6

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Alleluia #258

Assembly Songs #183

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Band Music #66

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Best Endeavor Hymns #209

Celebremos Su Gloria #153

Choice Light and Life Songs #175

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Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #576

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Christian Endeavor Edition of Sacred Songs No. 1 #192

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Christian Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #515

Christian Hymns #327

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Christian Praise #289

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #13

Church Hymnal #337

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Church Hymns and Gospel Songs #306

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Church Hymns and Gospel Songs #306

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Church Service Hymns #94

Evangeli harpe #247

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Evangeliums-Lieder 1 und 2 (Gospel Hymns) #142

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Evangeliums-Lieder 1 und 2 #142

Favorite Hymns No. 2 #97

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Favorite Hymns of Praise #211

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Favorite Hymns #10

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Gipsy Smith's Mission Hymnal #CH306

Glorious Freedom #20

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Gospel Hymns No. 5 #55

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Gospel Hymns No. 6 #215

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Gospel Hymns Nos. 1 to 6 #321

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Gospel Songs #65

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Gospel Tent Songs #65

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Great Hymns of the Faith #263

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Hallowed Hymns, New and Old #151

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Hallowed Hymns, New and Old #151

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Hallowed Hymns #151

Himnos de Fe y Alabanza #98

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Himnos de la Vida Cristiana #127

Himnos de la Vida Cristiana #179

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His Fullness Songs #308

Hymnal of the Church of God #369

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Hymns for Praise and Service #241

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Hymns for the Family of God #117

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Hymns for the Living Church #322

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Hymns of Faith #180

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Hymns of Praise Number Two #20

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Hymns of Praise Numbers One and Two Combined #302

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Hymns of the Christian Life #299

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Inspiring Hymns #413

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Junior Christian Endeavor Songs #116

Leo Hoonani Hou #49

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Melodies of Praise #24

Na Himeni Haipule Hawaii #146

New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #4

North American Hymnal (2nd ed.) #177

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Northfield Hymnal #152

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Old Fashioned Revival Hour Songs #88

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Old Time Glory #61

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Old Time Revival #61

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One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #241

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #575

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Rejoice Hymns #171

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Revival Hymns and Choruses #325

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Sacred Selections for the Church #118

Sacred Songs and Solos #512

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Sacred Songs No. 1 #192

Sheng tu shi ge = Hymnary (聖徒詩歌) #350

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Sing Joyfully #316

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Singspiration Three #88

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Small Church Music #185

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Songs for Army and Navy #36

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Songs of Inspiration #4

Songs Of The Church #477

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Songs of the Sanctuary #4

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Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #146

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Standard Hymns and Spiritual Songs #341

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Tabernacle Hymns #164

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Tabernacle Hymns #120

Tabernacle Hymns #120

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Temple Songs #133

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Temple Themes and Sacred Songs #s133

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The Canadian Hymnal #52

The Canadian Hymnal #52

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The Celebration Hymnal #693

The Christian Life Hymnal #396

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The Cyber Hymnal #6025

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The Cyber Hymnal #15129

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The Cyber Hymnal #15306

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The Fellowship Hymn Book #166

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The Gospel Choir #35

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The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #353

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The New Christian Hymnal #403

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The New Church Hymnal #65

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The New Church Hymnal #255

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The New National Baptist Hymnal #219

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The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #267

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The Otterbein Hymnal #377

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The Service Hymnal #46

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The Service Song Book #137

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The Sheet Music of Heaven (Spiritual Song) #50

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The Sheet Music of Heaven (Spiritual Song) #50

Ti Himnario Evangelico #218

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