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Based on. Psalms 96. Meter. 8.7.8.7 with refrain. " How Can I Keep From Singing? " (also known by its first line " My Life Flows On in Endless Song ") is an American folksong originating as a Christian hymn. The author of the lyrics was known only as 'Pauline T', and the original tune was composed by American Baptist minister Robert Lowry.
Gospel. country folk. Composer (s) Charles H. Gabriel. Lyricist (s) Ada R. Habershon. " Will the Circle Be Unbroken? " is a popular Christian hymn written in 1907 by Ada R. Habershon with music by Charles H. Gabriel. The song is often recorded unattributed and, because of its age, has lapsed into the public domain.
The melody is credited to Dorsey, drawn extensively from the 1844 hymn tune, "Maitland". [1] " Maitland" is often attributed to American composer George N. Allen (1812–1877), but the earliest known source (Plymouth Collection, 1855 [2]) shows that Allen was the author/adapter of the text "Must Jesus bear the cross alone," not the composer of the tune, and the tune itself was printed without ...
Civilla D. Martin. Composer (s) Charles H. Gabriel. " His Eye Is on the Sparrow " is a gospel hymn written in 1905 by lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabriel. It is most associated with actress-singer Ethel Waters who used the title for her autobiography. [1][2] Tanya Blount & Lauryn Hill recorded the song for the Sister Act ...
Just a Closer Walk with Thee. " Just a Closer Walk with Thee " is a traditional gospel song and jazz standard that has been performed and recorded by many artists. Performed as either an instrumental or vocal, "A Closer Walk" is perhaps the most frequently played number in the hymn and dirge section of traditional New Orleans jazz funerals.
Wheatsheaves in a Field (1885) by Vincent van Gogh. "Bringing in the Sheaves" is a popular American Gospel song used almost exclusively by Protestant Christians (though the content is not specifically Protestant in nature). The lyrics were written in 1874 by Knowles Shaw, who was inspired by Psalm 126:6, "He that goeth forth and weepeth ...
The Lily of the Valley is a standard gospel song which has appeared in many protestant hymnals. It was written by Charles W. Fry reflecting his experience with the Salvation Army. Fry and his family were members of the Salvation Army organization founded by William Booth which was then in crisis. It is recorded that Fry did not like the abuse ...
In the United States "Rock of Ages" is usually sung to the hymn tune Toplady by Thomas Hastings as revised by Lowell Mason. In the United Kingdom the hymn tune Redhead 76 is most common. This tune is also called Petra, after Peter being referred to as the Rock by Christ, by Richard Redhead. Both tunes circulate in the churches of both countries.
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