Norman J. Clayton

Short Name: Norman J. Clayton
Full Name: Clayton, Norman J., 1903-1992
Birth Year: 1903
Death Year (est.): 1992

Norman John Clayton Born at Brooklyn, NY, the 9th of 10 children, he gave his heart to Jesus at age six at South Brooklyn Gospel Church, his mother being a founding member of the Baptist group. He was musically inclined, and became church organist at age 12, and also played trumpet. He remained an organist for the rest of his life. A songwriter, he usually began writing the music before the words. He would memorize scripture to assure his music was biblically-based. Much of what he wrote was for special occasions. When young he first worked on a dairy farm, then held an office job in NYC. Clayton entered the building trades industry, working for his father’s construction business, and during the depression, with a commercial bakery. He married Martha Adaline Wistendahl, and they had two children: Muriel and one other (no name found). In the early 1940s, Jack Wyrtzen invited him to be an organist with NYC ‘Word of Life’ rallies. For 15 years he provided music, was organist, vibraphonist, director of the inquiry room, and radio evangelist. He created his own publishing house, and from 1945-1959 he published 30 of his own songbooks. His company was eventually purchased by the Rodeheaver Company, and he joined them as a writer/editor, providing other songs during that period. He died at Carmel, NY.

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Texts by Norman J. Clayton (118)sort ascendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
耶穌我救主愛我無止息 (Yēsū wǒ jiù zhǔ ài wǒ wú zhǐxī,)Norman J. Clayton (Author)Chinese2
Wonderful friend divine, Jesus, my allNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
我願作合乎祂心意的人 (Wǒ yuàn zuò héhū tā xīnyì de rén)Norman J. Clayton (Author)Chinese2
Why longer wai?, the Lord is at thy sideNorman J. Clayton (Author)English3
Where'er I walk the Savior walks beside meNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
When the road is rough and steep, Fix your eyes upon JesusNorman J. Clayton (Author)4
When Jesus comes again 'twill be my going homeNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
When I walked afar from God my soul was sore distressedNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
When I am weary from toil and careNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
We shall see his lovely faceNorman J. Clayton (Author)18
We shall see Him in the morningN. J. C. (Author)Engish2
We long to see thy holy powerNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
We are partners with the Son of GodN. J. C. (Author)English3
Walking in the light, as Jesus leads the wayNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
'Twas the dark, lonely hour of midnightNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
To follow where my Savior leadsNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
There's a wonderful name, 'tis JesusN. J. C. (Author)7
There's a story wonderful, trueN. J. C. (Author)English4
There's a place somewhere in heavenN. J. C. (Author)English2
There's a land where sorrow never will be knonwN. J. C. (Author)English3
There's a blessed place where the trusting heartNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
There is therefore now no condemnationNorman J. Clayton (Author)5
There is a Savior you really should knowNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
There is a Guide, close byNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
The Word of the Lord is more precious by farNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
The path of the pilgrim is often times steepNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
The Lord is my companionNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
The blood of the Savior has buried my pastNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
Someone around you is drearyNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
Some sweet day, by His graceN. J. C. (Author)English2
Some day every shadow will be goneNorman J. Clayton (Author)English5
Sin once marked the path I trodNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Sad were the days and wearyNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
ربي يسوع يحبني دوماNorman J. Clayton (Author)Arabic1
Praise to him, the Lord most highNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Outside the heart's door he is standingNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Our blessed Lord was smitten on the crossNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Only to be what He wants me to beN. J. C. (Author)English13
Once my heart was troubled with its sinNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
O ye who are troubled and burdened by sinNorman J. Clayton (Author)4
O what a wonderful day that will beNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
O soul, are you troubled with doubting and fearNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
O Lord most high, thou holy God and SaviorNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
O Jesus, my Savior, how wonderful thou artNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
No word can express what my heart has foundNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
My sins were a burden so heavy to bearNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
My Redeemer will walk with meN. J. C. (Author)English2
My life was full of sorrowN. J. C. (Author)6
My hope is in the Lord, Who gave Himself for meNorman J. Clayton (Author)English25
Mi esperanza y fe Norman J. Clayton (Author)Spanish2
Lord, take my life and make it wholly thineNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Long years ago in Bethlehem (Clayton)Norman J. Clayton (Author)English3
Long, long ago, long, long agoN. J. C. (Author)English2
Living forever! Mighty Creator!Norman J. Clayton (Author)English2
Let me hear it told againNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
Just because He loved meN. J. C. (Author)3
Jesus was wounded and bruised on the treeNorman J. Clayton (Author)4
Jesus saves and keeps and satisfies my soul each hour and dayN. J. C. (Author)English3
Jesus, my Savior, is able to guideNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Jesus, my Savior, has promised to lead meNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Jesus, my Lord, will love me foreverNorman J. Clayton, b. 1903 (Author)English56
Jesus' love grows dearer day by dayNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
Jesus left the glory of the heavensN. J. C. (Author)English2
Jesus is the fairest nameNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Jesus alone could bring salvationNorman J. Clayton (Author)6
Jesus alone can take my sadnessN. J. C. (Author)English2
It was His love for me, That nailed Him to the treeN. J. C. (Author)English7
It is wonderful to know that Jesus thought of you and meNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
It is time to seek salvationN. J. C. (Author)English2
Is there someone who can meet my needNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
In the morning, in the eveningNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
In the beautiful vale of contentmentNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
In deepest misery, by God forsakenNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
If we could see beyond today, As God can seeN. J. C. (Author)English1
I was bound but the Savior freedNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
I want to be out and out for JesusNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
I visioned the cross of my Savior and LordNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
I must tell others the storyNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
I have found in the Redeemer all my heartNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
I do not know how One so high and gloriousNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
I am the resurrection and the life, He that believeth in Me though he were dead (Clayton)Norman J. Clayton (Author)English2
I am persuaded, that neither death nor life nor angels (Clayton)Norman J. Clayton (Author)English2
Hungry, lonesome, worried, distressedNorman J. Clayton (Author)4
How wondrous the story of infinite loveN. J. C. (Author)English3
How wonderful the mighty loveN. J. C. (Author)1
How great was the love of my SaviorN. J. C. (Author)English2
Higher than the hillsNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
He lives, the Savior livesNorman J. Clayton (Author)English3
He is just the One to meet my every needNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
He holds my hand, Jesus holds my handNorman J. Clayton (Author)English6
He gives me satisfying peaceNorman J. Clayton (Author)English4
From his home of splendor and gloryN. J. C. (Author)3
Friends around may stop and wonderNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
For long I walked afar from GodNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Fear not when clouds ariseNorman J. Clayton (Author)English2
Faithful forever, Jesus, my FriendNorman J. Clayton (Author)English3
Everlasting life, everlasting homeNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
Down in the depths of the deepest seaNorman J. Clayton (Author)1
Do trials often grieve your heartNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Dark is the night and cold, Fierce is the storm and boldNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Cristo el Señor me ama por siempreNorman J. Clayton (Author)Spanish5
Confío en JesúsNorman J. Clayton (Author)Spanish2
Con sin igual amor Cristo me amaNorman J. Clayton (Author)Spanish3
Come unto Christ, ye weariedNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LordNorman J. Clayton (Author)English1
Christ Jesus is my Shepherd, And knoweth all my needsN. J. C. (Author)English2
Christ is risen, Christ is risen, Tell the joyful news todayNorman J. Clayton (Author)3
By His mercy and His kindnessN. J. C. (Author)English2
Bowed with the weight of sin and shameNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Be strong in the strength of the LordNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Away in the wild one lone sheep had strayedNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
An angel brought it down from heavenNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
Altogether lovely and chiefestNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
All through the day he watches over meNorman J. Clayton (Author)2
After the night of sorrow after the night of sorrowNorman J. Clayton (Author)English5
Absolutely free!N. J. C. (Author)English2
A wonderful Savior from heaven once cameN. J. C. (Author)4
A savior who cared for the sinnerNorman J. Clayton (Author)2

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