Have you ever come across the ‘Early Advent’ or ‘Watchfulness’ section of the SDA Hymnal, and just leafed through it saying, ‘Hmmm, I don’t know that…, I don’t know that…, I don’t know that…’? Well, this hymn is one of those least known songs — rarely announced in Sabbath School song service, much less Divine…
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The history of the Seventh-day Adventist church is abundant with stories of great men who after making indelible contributions to the Advent movement, left the church. A few prominent names come to mind — T.M. Preble who was instrument in introducing the Sabbath truth to Joseph Bates; O.R.L. Crosier who wrote concerning the sanctuary; D.M.…
Gallery BIRTH & DEATH b: 21 March 1858; Battle Creek, Michigand: 2 December 1945; Cleveland, Ohio HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Known as the most prolific writer of hymn tunes, gospel songs, and related texts in the early years of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and was referred to as “the sweet singer of Israel” Also known for…
Text 1Lead them, my God, to Thee, Lead them to Thee,These children dear of mine, Thou gavest me;O, by Thy love divine, Lead them, my God, to Thee;Lead them, my God, to Thee, Lead them to Thee. 2When earth looks bright and fair, Festive and gay,Let no delusive snare Lure them astray;But from temptation’s power,…
Text 1We know not the hour of the Master’s appearing;Yet signs all foretell that the moment is nearingWhen He shall return ’tis the promise most cheeringBut we know not the hour. RefrainHe will come, let us watch and be ready;He will come, hallelujah! hallelujah!He will come in the clouds of His Father’sbright glory but we…
Text 1Sweet promise is given to all who believe–“Behold I come quickly, Mine own to receive;Hold fast till I come; the danger is great;Sleep not as do others; be watchful, and wait.” Refrain“Hold fast till I come,” sweet promise of heaven–“The kingdom restored, to you shall be given.”“Come, enter My joy, sit down on the…
Text 1Look for the way-marks as you journey on,Look for the way-marks passing one by one;Down through the ages, past the kingdoms four—Where are we standing? Look the way-marks o’er. RefrainLook for the way-marks, the great prophetic way-marks,Down through the ages, past the kingdoms four.Look for the waymarks, the great prophetic way-marks;The journey’s almost o’er.…
Text 1Let every lamp be burning bright,The darkest hour is nearing;The darkest hour of earth’s long night,Before the Lord’s appearing. RefrainThen trim your lamps, my brethren dear,Then trim your lamps with godly fear;The Master’s coming draweth near,Let every lamp be burning. 2Though thousands calmly slumber on,The last great message spurring,We’ll rest our living faith uponHis…
Text 1‘Tis love that makes us happy,‘Tis love that smooths the way;It helps us mind, it makes us kindTo others every day. RefrainGod is love; we’re his little children.God is love; we would be like Him.‘Tis love that makes us happy,‘Tis love that smooths the way;It helps us “mind,” it makes us kindTo others every…
Text 1We’ll build on the Rock, the living Rock,On Jesus, the Rock of Ages;So shall we abide the fearful shock,When loud the tempest rages. RefrainWe’ll build on the Rock,We’ll build on the Rock;We’ll build on the Rock, on the solid Rock,On Christ, the mighty Rock. 2Some build on the sinking sands of life,On visions of…