Harry Dixon Loes

Harry Dixon Loes
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Short Name: Harry Dixon Loes
Full Name: Loes, Harry Dixon, 1895-1965
Birth Year: 1895
Death Year: 1965

Pseudonyms:
Deal
Bartells

Born Harold Loes, the American gospel song writer took the middle name Dixon in honour of A. C. Dixon, the pastor of Moody Church at the time. Harry Dixon Loes studied at Moody Bible Institute, and after extensive training in music he served a number of churches with a ministry of music. From 1939 until his retirement he was a member of the music faculty of Moody Bible Institute. He wrote the lyrics for 1,500 gospel songs, and composed 3,000 tunes.

One day in 1915, Paul Rader preached a sermon in Moody Church, in Chicago. His theme was, “All that I want is in Jesus.” In the congregation was young Harry Dixon Loes, then a senior at Moody Bible Institute, where he would eventually teach. Inspired by Dr. Rader’s message, Harry Loes wrote the words and music for a song he called "All Things in Jesus." It was first sung by the church’s youth group.

Friends all around me are trying to find
What the heart yearns for, by sin undermined;
I have the secret, I know where ’tis found:
Only true pleasures in Jesus abound.

All that I want is in Jesus.
He satisfies, joy He supplies;
Life would be worthless without Him;
All things in Jesus I find.

Some carry burdens whose weight has for years
Crushed them with sorrow and blinded with tears.
Yet One stands ready to help them just now,
If they will humbly in penitence bow.

--http://wordwisehymns.com/2010/02/09/

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Harry Dixon Loes was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on October 20, 1892. After serving several churches as music director and later being active for more than twelve years in evangelist work, he joined the music faculty of Moody Bible Institute, in 1939, where he remained as a popular music teacher until his death in 1965. Mr. Loes was the writer of numerous gospel songs and choruses.

One day, while listening to a sermon on the subject of Christ's atonement entitled “Blessed Redeemer,” Mr. Loes was inspired to compose this tune. He then sent the melody with the suggested title to Mrs. Christiansen, a friend for many years, asking her to write the text. The hymn first appeared in Songs of Redemption, compiled by Marin and Jelks, in 1920, and published by the Baptist Home Mission Board, Atlanta, Georgia.

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Wikipedia Biography

Harry Dixon Loes (October 20, 1892 – February 9, 1965) was an American composer and teacher, best known for his composition of the children's gospel song "This Little Light of Mine". Loes was a musical director in several churches and an evangelist for more than a dozen years.

Texts by Harry Dixon Loes (200)sort ascendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
Youth marches onward with ChristHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
You this question have heardHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
You ask me how I know the Savior's loveHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Wonderful love of JesusHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Who alone can saveHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Whistle a tune or sing a songHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Wherever I go God's eyeHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
"Wherefore He is able"H. D. L. (Author)English2
Where are you going todayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
When you testify, tell what God didHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
When sorrows flow like a river so deepHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
When on Christ you believedHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
When I think how the Lord of HeavenHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
When I start telling what the Lord has doneHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
When I pray for othersHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
When I don't think I needHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
When Christ the blest Redeemer trod the shores of GalileeH. D. L. (Author)English2
What shall it profit a man if heHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
What am I doing for JesusHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
We have gathered in the nameHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
We are praying, Lord, at this very hourH. D. L. (Author)3
We are praying for revivalHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
We are marching in the armyHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
Today is Jesus' birthdayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Thy word have I hid in my heart (Loes)Harry Dixon Loes (Author)3
This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shineHarry Dixon Loes, 1895-1965 (Author)English7
There's wonderful joy in my heartHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
There's only One who understandsH. D. L. (Author)English1
There's a song of joy I loveHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
There's a place on Sunday morningHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
There's a day of coronationHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
There's a day in Sunday schoolHarry Dixon Loes (Author)4
There is so much I like in churchHarry Dixon Loes (Author)4
There is much I can do for JesusHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
There is a task that awaits your handH. D. L. (Author)English2
There is a season of the yearHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
There is a question I’d like to ask of theeHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
There is a haven safe and sure (Loes)Harry Dixon Loes (Author)2
There is a Friend who's closer than a brotherH. D. L. (Author)English2
There are many ways into heavenHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
The story of the cross where Jesus diedH. D. L. (Author)English4
The stars that shine bright in the heavensHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
The Savior came from heaven to die on CalvaryHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English5
The prayer of my Lord has deep meaning for meHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
The Lord has work to doH. D. L. (Author)English2
The light that shines is the light of loveHarry Dixon Loes (1895-1965) (Author)2
The gospel of ChristHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
The friendships of earth oft fail to endureHarry Dixon Loes (Author)1
The cross of Christ was near a gardenHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Sunshine does wonderful thingsHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Some day I'll singHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Smile, smile, don't let troubleHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Sing your cares awayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Sing, boys and girlsHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Sing along life's pathwayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)4
Sing a happy gospel songH. D. L. (Author)2
Since Jesus pardoned and saved me from sinH. D. L. (Author)English2
[Shine for Jesus Where You Are]Harry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
Ready am I, ready to stayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Our God has many helpersHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
One day when Jesus had healed the sick and raised the deadHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
Once walking by the sea of GalileeHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Once I sang the worldly songsHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
Once a lawyer asked the masterHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Often have I wondered why the King of gloryHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
O the love that saved my soulHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
O tell me, gentle shepherd, gentle shepherdH. D. L. (Arranger)English1
O I don't want to goHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
O heaven is a place of beautyHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Not only on SundayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
Not only in trouble would I found in prayerHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Not by any works of mine, But by graceHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Never came the call more clearHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
My name is Johnny Anderson, I'm ten years oldHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
My heart is filled with joy today (Loes)Harry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Mi pequeñita luz la dejaré brillarHarry Dixon Loes (Author)Spanish1
Many have crossed the land and seaHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English5
Many and great are the armies ofHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Man looketh on the outwardHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Looking unto Jesus, in faith I cameH. D. L. (Author)English3
Long ago long ago on a brightHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Long ago, long ago (Loes)Harry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Little bells of ChristmasHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Life has taken on a different meaningHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
LIFE BEGINS when Jesus comes inH. D. L. (Author)English2
Let's keep marching on with JesusHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
Let us run with patience the race that's setH. D. L. (Author)English2
Let the children come unto me, Jesus said, in accents mildHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Let every happy Christian join in singing nowHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Keep Jesus first in your lifeHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Just let Him shine throughHarry Dixon Loes (Author)4
Just beyond the clouds of grayH. D. L. (Author)3
Just because He loved me soH. D. L. (Author)3
جل خلاني يبغون الهناءHarry Dixon Loes (Author)Arabic1
Jesus will be thereHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
Jesus loves the little oness like me, me, meHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
Jesus is calling for soldiers today, Men who areHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Jesus has the keys to my heartHarry Dixon Loes (Author)6
Jesus came down to this world long agoHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
I've listened to the gospel storyHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I've enlisted in the army of JehovahHarry Dixon Loes (Author)5
I've a peace that passeth understandingHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
It was long, long agoH. D. L. (Author)English2
It was his love, His love divineH. D. L. (Author)2
It was for you that Jesus diedHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
It was centuries ago that to earth Jesus cameHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
It takes faith to singHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Is your heart burdened, O ChristianH. D. L. (Author)English2
In this needy world there is much to doHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
In the still of the night Jesus came to meHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
In the ranks of Christian workers There are places yet to fillHarry Dixon Loes (Author)9
In the morning, alone with your MasterHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
In my heart there's a wondrous melodyHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
In a good place, for a good purposeHarry Dixon Loes (Author)4
In a Bethlehem manger a BabyHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I'm longing to see himHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I'm happy on the wayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)1
I'm gonna rise to heaven with JesusHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I'm glad I came! I'm glad I cameHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
I'm always glad when Sunday comesHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English1
I'm always glad when ChistmasHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
If you want to be on the winning sideHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
If you are saved, go tell somebody elseH. D. L. (Author)English3
If in life you would have peace and joy each dayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
If God be for usHarry Dixon Loes (Author)1
I'd rather be alone with JesusHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I would rather walk with GodHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I would not live without Him if I couldHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
I would be faithful in all I doH. D. L. (Author)English2
I was lost when Jesus in faithfulness sought meHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
I was a sinner, far from God, condemned to dieHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I want to learn of Christ my Savior more each dayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I want to be more than justHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I want to be more than a Sunday-go-to-meetin' ChristianH. D. L. (Author)English2
I want to be in the worldHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I want to be a happy helperHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I trust my heavenly FatherHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I stand before the blood stained crossH. D. L. (Author)3
I shall be like him, O blessed thoughtH. D. L. (Author)3
I read within the book of sacred pageH. D. L. (Author)English2
I never can forget that day, When Jesus washed my sins awayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
I love him because Jesus firstHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I lost my burdens at CalvaryH. D. L. (Author)English2
I like to sing the storyHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I know that God will hear a childHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
I know and love the BibleHarry Dixon Loes (Author)5
I have peace in my heart that the world cannot giveHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I have found in Jesus the Redeemer from all sinHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I fell in love with Jesus (Loes)Harry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
I do not understand the varied ways of lifeHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I do not seek a life of easeH. D. L. (Author)English2
I do not know what time is bringingH. D. L. (Author)English2
I can read it in the BibleHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I am watching for the coming of the KingH. D. L. (Author)English2
I am trusting in the ChristHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I am resting, sweetly resting in my Savior's loveHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
I am not singing of my love for HimH. D. L. (Author)2
How we like to singHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
How did Moses cross the seaHarry Dixon Loes (Author)4
Here's to wish you a merry ChristmasHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Heart to heart I love to talk with JesusHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
He came a lowly strangerHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Have you within your hearts the secretHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
Have you reached the brink tonightHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Have you heard how they crucified my LordHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English1
Have the people in your neighborhoodHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Great is the joy as the gospelHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Great are the beauties that nature affords usHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
God is not only in churchHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
God is my sure protectionHarry Dixon Loes (Author)1
God is love, to the world he sent his SonHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
God is in the shadowsHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Go ye into all the world (Loes)Harry Dixon Loes (Author)2
"Go" is for the ChristianH. D. L. (Author)English2
From the bottom of my heart I can truly sayH. D. L. (Author)English2
Friends all around us are trying to findH. D. L. (Author)English39
Forward with Christ goes Christian youth todayHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English4
For what the world may offer meHarry Dixon Loes (Author)4
Firm do you stand for Christ your SaviorHarry Dixon Loes (Author)3
Every moment of the day, My father cares for meH. D. L. (Author)English7
Everybody ought to love JesusH. D. L. (Author)English7
Everywhere I go God is alwaysHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Every day tell someone of Jesus and His loveHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
Every boy and girl needsHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Even a child can understandHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Delay no longer, my brotherHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Day by day to JesusHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Dark are the clouds of sin and temptationHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Crusade with Christ, our watchword trueHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Come, ye who are looking for someoneHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
Columbus discovered AmericaHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
By sin I was blinded, I could not believeHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
By grace, through faith, plus nothingH. D. L. (Author)English2
Blessed the nation whose God (Loes)Harry Dixon Loes (Author)2
Be a faithful witness for the LordH. D. L. (Author)English9
As I journey through life this I findH. D. L. (Author)English2
A thousand times I've saidHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2
A sinner, lost, condemned was IHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English6
A name above all names, by angel hosts adoredHarry Dixon Loes (Author)English2
A child if God has a new heartHarry Dixon Loes (Author)2

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