Lida Shivers Leech

Short Name: Lida Shivers Leech
Full Name: Leech, Lida Shivers, 1873-1962
Birth Year: 1873
Death Year: 1962

Born: Ju­ly 12, 1873, May­ville, New Jer­sey.
Died: March 4, 1962, Long Beach, Cal­i­for­nia.

Leech spent her child­hood in Cape May Court House, New Jer­sey, and at­tend­ed Co­lum­bia Un­i­ver­si­ty and Tem­ple Un­i­ver­si­ty. She played the or­gan at Be­tha­ny Meth­od­ist Church in Cam­den, New Jer­sey, served as ac­com­pa­nist at evan­gel­i­cal serv­ic­es, and wrote some 500 hymn tunes in her life­time.

Sources--
Emurian, pp. 112-3
Reynolds, p. 336

Lyrics--
God’s Way Is Best
I Have Re­deemed Thee
I’ll Go Any­where
No Fault in Him
Some Day He’ll Make It Plain
Thine for Ser­vice
Trust Me, Try Me, Prove Me © 1928
When the Veil is Lift­ed

--www.hymntime.com/tch


Texts by Lida Shivers Leech (184)sort descendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
A friend who's knocking at thy heart's doorL. S. L. (Author)English4
Afar from the Savior I wanderedLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
All victorious swells the chorusL. S. L. (Author)2
Alone with Thee, 'tis wondrous sweetLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
Are you tempted and tried each passing day?L. S. L. (Author)2
Are you undone with the toil of the dayL. S. L. (Author)2
As we're gathered in thy presenceLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Awake! Ye sleepers one and allLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Beautiful, beautiful starLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, All your money, talents, time and loveLida Shivers Leech (Author)English30
Calling, a voice from heavenLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Christ stood before Pilate with fettered handsLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Come with rejoicing, glad praises voicingLida S. Leech (Author)2
Do I love my blessed SaviorLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Do you know the blessed Savior, who has died to make you freeLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Down at the cross where the Savior died, Shedding His blood in a crimson tideLida Shivers Leech (Author)English8
Each little heart is a gardenLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Far and near the fields are goldenL. S. L. (Author)English2
Father, lead me, for I need TheeL. S. L. (Author)1
Fierce the storms may beat around meL. S. L. (Author)2
Flowers fade and wither, clouds bedim the skyL. S. L. (Author)English3
Flowers wither and decayLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
For years I had drifted, God’s plan could not seeL. S. L. (Author)English2
Gladly we gather todayL. S. L. (Author)2
Go tell his love in joyful songLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
God is everywhereLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
God wants men that are tried and trueLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
God wants the faithful ones and trueL. S. L. (Author)2
God's way is the best way, Though I may not seeLida Shivers Leech (Author)English39
Growing better and sweeter, is my Savior to meLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Hail the King who reignsLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Hand in hand with Christ we're marching onwardL. S. L. (Author)3
Hark, the call of Christ the KingLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Hark, the Easter bells are ringingLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Have you been cleansed in the fountainL. S. L. (Author)English2
Have you been cleansed from your guilt and your sinLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Have you seen the Savior's faceLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
He always helps me throughLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
He dwells with me, my Savior dearLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
Heaven's not far away, so I've oft been toldL. S. L. (Author)English2
How often the voice of my mother so dearL. S. L. (Author)2
I am trusting in the promises As recorded in God's wordL. S. L. (Author)English2
I believe that in the ages pastL. S. L. (Author)4
I came to the Savior, sad and aloneLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
I came to the Savior, sad and undoneLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I cannot doubt my dear Savior's loveL. S. L. (Author)2
I do not know why oft 'round meLida Shivers Leech (Author)English64
I have been to the fountain of cleansingLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I have left my doubts and my fears behindLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I have made my choice to follow Christ each dayLida Shivers Leech (Author)11
I have read in His word how the SaviorLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I have read of a city of gold, Which the Savior has gone to prepareLida Shivers Leech (Author)English5
I know not what he may be to youLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I know there is power in Jesus' bloodL. S. L. (Author)4
I may write my name and leave it on the sands of timeL. S. L. (Author)English4
I need thee, Lord, for life is sometimes drearyLydia Shivers Leech (Author)English2
I now can sing since I've been redeemedLida Shivers Leech (Author)4
I once was bound with chains of sinLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
I was a sinner but now I'm freeL. S. L. (Author)English22
I was drifting on with the tide of sinLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I was far from Jesus, ruined by the fallL. S. L. (Author)2
I was lost in sin and ruined by the fallL. S. R. (Author)English2
I was wandering when the Savior found meLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I will be true to my SaviorLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I will stand the test for JesusLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I would be gentle like JesusLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
If the dear Savior should call youLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
If we are following Christ each dayLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
If we would be fully free from all sinLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I'll go all the way with Jesus, Whatever the test may beLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
I'll sing you a story of grace, full and freeL. S. L. (Author)2
I'm never alone, for Jesus is nearLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I'm rich, for my heavenly Father, owns the worldLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
In Father's house no tears of sorrowLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
In glad service for the KingLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
In my heart the Savior now is dwellingL. S. L. (Author)3
In the name of Christ our kingL. S. L. (Author)2
In these days of change and turmoilL. S. L. (Author)2
It would not do for me to knowLydia Shivers Leech (Author)English2
I've a Friend who never fails me, it is Christ the LordLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
I've a Friend who's ever with meLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I've a promise secure, which will ever endureL. S. L. (Author)English2
I've a story sweet to tellLydia Shivers Leech (Author)English2
I've a wonderful message so blessed and trueL. S. L. (Author)English2
I've made my choice my Lord to followLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
I've the Blesser and the blessingLydia Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Jesus loves the children, So to him I prayLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Jesus loves the little children, I've been toldLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Jesus, my Savior, came from on highL. S. L. (Author)English4
Joy like a river is flowingLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Joy shall crownLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Just a kind word for JesusLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Just one hour with the SaviorLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Just to have the Savior with meL. S. L. (Author)2
Let me see no man save JesusLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Let the joy bells ring while we gather in His nameLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
List, the bells are ringingLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Lord, I believe thy way for me is bestL. S. L. (Author)2
Lord, open my eyes to the work to be doneLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
My feet were ensnared in sin's drifting sandL. S. L. (Author)English4
My heart is filled with such gladnessL. S. L. (Author)4
My Lord was passing my way one dayL. S. L. (Author)English2
My sins once were deeper than the crimsonL. S. L. (Author)English3
My sins were once so heavy they bore me to the groundLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Naught can separate me from the love of ChristLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
'Neath the shadow of the crossLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Now that harvest time is hereLida Shivers Leech (Author)4
O hallowed cross of Calvary, Redeeming love of Christ I seeLida Shivers Leech (Author)6
O wonderful story which never grows oldL. S. L. (Author)English2
O'er the distant hillsLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
O'er the earth the chorus ringsLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
Oft our voices here we raiseL. S. L. (Author)2
Oft we wonder why darkly across our wayLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Oh, trazei à casa do tesouroLida Shivers Leech (Author)Portuguese2
On moves a mighty army, banners and flags unfurledLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Once earth's pleasures I with joy receivedLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Once I wandered far from Jesus, in the paths of sin and woeL. S. L. (Author)English2
Once I was far from Jesus, all was dark withinLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Once my eyes were blind to the beauty of the LordLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
Only to know thou art mine, LordLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
Open the windows of heaven just nowLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Out in the storm and the tempestLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Over and over we sing the storyLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Over the hills and the valleys, List to the joyful refrainLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Rejoice, rejoice, let anthems all victoriousLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Saved to serve, O list the wondrous storyL. S. L. (Author)English3
神的路是正路 (Shén de lù shì zhènglù)Lida Shivers Leech (Author)Chinese2
Simply trusting Christ my SaviorL. S. L. (Author)5
Since my Savior came to stayLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Six little maids from Sunday schoolLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Some day I'll know why over my wayL. S. L. (Author)English6
Sometimes I've stopped to question whyL. S. L. (Author)2
Soul, are you drifting with the tideLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
Speed the news along in joyful songLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Tempest tossed, weary and wornLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
The day may be dreary, the way may seem longLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
The fullness of God's wondrous loveLida Shivers Leech (Author)5
The hosts of God are marchingLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
The Sabbath bells are ringing and calling you and meLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
The Savior has said he'll be with usLida Shivers Leech (Author)English3
The story oft we've heard but still it never grows oldL. S. L. (Author)English3
The sunbeams are dancing of gladnessLida S. Leech (Author)English2
The trials of life oft shadow the soulLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
There are needy ones around us, yesL. S. L. (Author)2
There are times when I long to be hidden awayLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
There is a Golden chain which bindsL. S. L. (Author)2
There is a name high over allLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
There is a song I never tire of singingLydia S. Leech (Author)English3
There is power in Jesus' blood to keepLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
There's a story which I love to tellLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
There's no disappointment in Jesus, On Him I can ever relyLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Though oft the cares of life dismayL. S. L. (Author)4
Though shadows fall on the path I treadLida Shivers Leech (Author)English4
Though I may not understand itLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Though the powers of sin and darkness are everywhereL. S. L. (Author)English2
'Tis a wonderful song which my soul now singsL. S. L. (Author)English4
To service the call comes from Christ todayLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
To worship in thy temple, LordLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Traveling earth's broad highwayLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Trusting in the Savior, O 'tis wondrous sweetLida Shivers Leech (Author)6
Two little hands for the MasterLida S. Leech (Author)English2
Ven y da tus diezmos al MaestroLida Shivers Leech (Author)Spanish3
Victory, victory o'er the graveLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Waves of care and troubleLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
We are building on the Rock which no tempest ever can shock]L. S. L. (Author)2
We are little sunbeams happyLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
We meet them all along life's wayL. S. L. (Author)English3
We often grow weary, and lonely, and sadLida Shivers Leech (Author)4
We reach for the flowersLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
We should never be discouragedLida Shivers Leech (Author)English1
We will bring to JesusLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
What a wondrous price for my soul was paidLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
What love is this, past human thought to knowLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
What we need is sunshine every dayLida Shivers Leech (Author)5
When Christ sweetly came my soul to reclaimL. S. L. (Author)English3
When I am tempted or when I am triedLida Shivers Leech (Author)3
When I met Jesus, I was lost in sinLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
When Jesus sweetly saved meL. S. L. (Author)4
When shades darken my earthly wayL. S. L. (Author)2
When the gates swing open wideLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
When the hosts of Israel for the needed rainLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
Whether shadows veil the skyLida Shivers Leech (Author)2
Why should I be discouraged, Jesus still cares for meLida Shivers Leech (Author)English2
信靠親愛救主,真奇妙甜蜜 (Xìn kào qīn'ài jiù zhǔ, zhēn qímiào tiánmì)Lida Shivers Leech (Author)Chinese2
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