Tune: SWENEY (Sweney)

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SWENEY (Sweney)

Composer: John R. Sweney (1887)
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Composer: John R. Sweney

John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregati… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title:	SWENEY (Sweney)
Composer:	John R. Sweney (1887)
Meter:	8.8.8.8 with refrain
Incipit:	55556 11122 22433
Key:	A♭ Major
Copyright:	Public Domain

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More About Jesus

More about Jesus would I know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.

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Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

Hymn Harmonizations by Hayes: Creative Accompaniments for the Church Pianist
Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 57
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 104
Organ Hymns of Praise from the Crystal Cathedral: Hymn Accompaniments Arranged by Richard Unfreid
Composer/Editor Richard Unfried
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1981) pp. 58

Organ Solo

Easy Organ Library Volume 54
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 94
The Organist Volume 116 Number 6 January February 2013: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 26
Footsteps of Jesus: Favorite Hymns and Gospel Songs for Organ
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 30
The Organist Volume 106 Number 6 January February 2003: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Todd Kendall
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2003) pp. 73
PedalPoint Volume 17 Number 1 October November December 1997: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Anne A. Davis
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1997) pp. 32
Hymns of Faith: Organ Solos
Composer/Editor Jack W. Jones
Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1996) pp. 16
At the Name of Jesus: Favorite Hymns and Gospel Songs for Organ
Composer/Editor Albin C. Whitworth
Published By: Genevox Music Group (1990) pp. 22
The Organist Volume 90 Number 6 January 1987: A Bi-monthly Publication for Church Organists
Composer/Editors James Mansfield; John R. Sweney
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1987) pp. 80, 82
Easy Hymn Settings: For All Organs including Spinets
Composer/Editor John F. Wilson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1966) pp. 10
The Gospel Organist Volume Two: Gospel Song Arrangements Suitable for Preludes, Offertories, Specials
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1961) pp. 30
The Gospel Organist Volume Two: Gospel-Song Arrangements Suitable for Preludes, Offertories, Specials
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1961) pp. 30

Piano Solo

Keyboard Worship & Praise Volume 12 Number 3 Winter 2019: The Best of Christian Music for Today's Church
Composer/Editors Larry Shackley; Tedd Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 15
Playing for Church: Intermediate
Composer/Editors Harold H. DeCou; Charise Webster
Published By: North Valley Publications (2014) pp. 16
Hymnprovisations: Extraordinary New Stylings of Classic Hymns
Composer/Editor Charity Book Putnam
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 36
Glad Adoration: Sacred Arrangements for Piano
Composer/Editor Gina Y. Sprunger
Published By: SoundForth (2005) pp. 53
More About Jesus: Piano Solos
Composer/Editor Judy Rea
Published By: SoundForth (2004) pp. 8
Creative Keyboard's Complete Church Pianist: Hymn Arrangements for Every Occasion
Composer/Editor Gail Smith
Published By: Creative Keyboard Publications (2000) pp. 12
The Faithful Pianist: Inspirational Arrangements for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Paul Johnson
Published By: Ron Harris Music (1997) pp. 27
An Anthology of Sacred Piano Arrangements Volume 1
Composer/Editor Lenny Seidel
Published By: Grace Unlimited Publications (1996) pp. 14
PedalPoint Volume 14 Number 2 January February March 1995: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Roy Danielson
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1995) pp. 22
Quiet Time Piano Volume Four Precious Memories: Simply Beautiful Arrangements for Private Moments of Inspiration & Relaxation
Composer/Editor Dick Bolks
Published By: Jolica Music (1995) pp. 42
The Solid Rock: Foundational Standards for the Piano
Composer/Editor Michael Cox
Published By: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. (1995) pp. 19
The Impromptu Pianist
Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Ron Loree
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1991) pp. 18
The Church Pianist Volume 6 Number 5 May June 1990: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Ron Loree
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1990) pp. 30
Sacred Piano Transcriptions Volume 5
Composer/Editor Lenny Seidel
Published By: Grace Unlimited Ministries (1987) pp. 4
Gospel Preludes for the Piano
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1986) pp. 12
I Love Thee: For Piano
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Michael D. Sharp
Published By: Broadman Press (1986) pp. 4
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 104
PedalPoint Volume 2 Number 4 July August September 1983: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Johnie Dean
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1983) pp. 20
More About Jesus: An Original Sacred Piano Arrangement
Composer/Editor Lenny Seidel
Published By: Grace Unlimited Ministries (1979) pp. 2
Advanced Hymnplayer Book 1
Composer/Editors Flora Jean Garlock; Judy Swaim
Published By: Praise Hymn, Inc. (1976) pp. 23
The Crusade Pianist Book 1: Arrangements of Famous Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Tedd Smith
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1960) pp. 8

Piano and Organ Duet

Amazing Grace: Heartfelt Hymns and Gospel Songs for Organ and Piano
Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 54
The Mighty Power of God: Advanced Piano / Organ Duets
Composer/Editor Joan J. Pinkston
Published By: SoundForth (2009) pp. 50
The Haven of Rest: Organ - Piano Duets
Composer/Editors James Pethel; Stan Pethel
Published By: Van Ness Press, Inc. (1986) pp. 10

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Like a River Glorious: Sacred Piano Duets
Composer/Editor Rebecca Bonam
Published By: SoundForth (2000) pp. 7

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SWENEY (Sweney)

Composer: John R. Sweney

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