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The King's Business

Author: E. T. Cassel Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain Appears in 150 hymnals First Line: I am a stranger here, within a foreign land Refrain First Line: This is the message that I bring

Author: H. L. Turner, nineteenth century Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain Appears in 133 hymnals First Line: It may be at morn, when the day is awaking Refrain First Line: O Lord Jesus, how long, how long Topics: 27th Sunday after Pentecost; Advent Coming; Hope; Second Advent Scripture: Matthew 24:3 Used With Tune: CHRIST RETURNETH

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THE KING'S BUSINESS

Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain Appears in 125 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Flora Hamilton Cassel, 1852-1911 Tune Key: E Major Incipit: 56133 33214 44432 Used With Text: I Am a Stranger Here

CHRIST RETURNETH

Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain Appears in 135 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: James McGranahan, 1840-1907 Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 13215 65321 32233 Used With Text: Christ Returneth

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Christ Returneth

Author: H. L. Turner, 19th c. Hymnal: Ambassador Hymnal #159 (1994) Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain First Line: It may be at morn, when the day is awaking Refrain First Line: O Lord Jesus, how long, how long Topics: Jesus Christ Second Coming Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST RETURNETH

I Am a Stranger Here

Author: E. Taylor Cassel, 1849-1930 Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #306 (1972) Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain First Line: I am a stranger here, within a foreign land Refrain First Line: This is the message that I bring Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Life Pilgrim Business: Reconciliation Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20 Languages: English Tune Title: THE KING'S BUSINESS

I Am a Stranger Here, within a Foreign Land

Author: E. T. Cassel Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #395 (1934) Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain First Line: I am a stranger here, within in a foreign land Refrain First Line: This is the message that I bring Lyrics: 1 I am a stranger here, within a foreign land; My home is far away, upon a golden strand; Ambassador to be of realms beyond the sea– I’m here on business for my King. Refrain: This is the message that I bring, A message angels fain would sing: O be ye reconciled– thus saith my Lord and King– O be ye reconciled to God! 2 This is the King’s command, that all men, everywhere, Repent and turn away from sin’s seductive snare; That all who will obey, with Him shall reign for aye– And that’s my business for my King. [Refrain] 3 My home is brighter far than Sharon’s rosy plain, Eternal life and joy throughout its vast domain; My Sovereign bids me tell how mortals there may dwell– And that’s my business for my King. [Refrain] Topics: Conversion; Eternal Life; Faith; Gospel; Hell; Installation of Office-bearers; Invitation; Christ as King; Ministry; Missions; Pilgrimage; Reconciliation Languages: English Tune Title: THE KING'S BUSINESS

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H. L. Turner

Person Name: H. L. Turner, nineteenth century Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain Author of "It May Be at Morn" in The Covenant Hymnal

James McGranahan

1840 - 1907 Person Name: James McGranahan, 1840-1907 Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain Composer of "CHRIST RETURNETH" in The Covenant Hymnal James McGranahan USA 1840-1907. Born at West Fallowfield, PA, uncle of Hugh McGranahan, and son of a farmer, he farmed during boyhood. Due to his love of music his father let him attend singing school, where he learned to play the bass viol. At age 19 he organized his first singing class and soon became a popular teacher in his area of the state. He became a noted musician and hymns composer. His father was reluctant to let him pursue this career, but he soon made enough money doing it that he was able to hire a replacement farmhand to help his father while he studied music. His father, a wise man, soon realized how his son was being used by God to win souls through his music. He entered the Normal Music School at Genesco, NY, under William B Bradbury in 1861-62. He met Miss Addie Vickery there. They married in 1863, and were very close to each other their whole marriage, but had no children. She was also a musician and hymnwriter in her own right. For a time he held a postmaster’s job in Rome, PA. In 1875 he worked for three years as a teacher and director at Dr. Root’s Normal Music Institute. He because well-known and successful as a result, and his work attracted much attention. He had a rare tenor voice, and was told he should train for the operatic stage. It was a dazzling prospect, but his friend, Philip Bliss, who had given his wondrous voice to the service of song for Christ for more than a decade, urged him to do the same. Preparing to go on a Christmas vacation with his wife, Bliss wrote McGranahan a letter about it, which McGranahan discussed with his friend Major Whittle. Those two met in person for the first time at Ashtubula, OH, both trying to retrieve the bodies of the Bliss’s, who died in a bridge-failed train wreck. Whittle thought upon meeting McGranahan, that here is the man Bliss has chosen to replace him in evangelism. The men returned to Chicago together and prayed about the matter. McGranahan gave up his post office job and the world gained a sweet gospel singer/composer as a result. McGranahan and his wife, and Major Whittle worked together for 11 years evangelizing in the U.S., Great Britain, and Ireland. They made two visits to the United Kingdom, in 1880 and 1883, the latter associated with Dwight Moody and Ira Sankey evangelistic work. McGranahan pioneered use of the male choir in gospel song. While holding meetings in Worcester, MA, he found himself with a choir of only male voices. Resourcefully, he quickly adapted the music to those voices and continued with the meetings. The music was powerful and started what is known as male choir and quartet music. Music he published included: “The choice”, “Harvest of song”, “Gospel Choir”,, “Gospel hymns #3,#4, #5, #6” (with Sankey and Stebbins), “Songs of the gospel”, and “Male chorus book”. The latter three were issued in England. In 1887 McGranahan’s health compelled him to give up active work in evangelism. He then built a beautiful home, Maplehurst, among friends at Kinsman, OH, and settled down to the composition of music, which would become an extension of his evangelistic work. Though his health limited his hours, of productivity, some of his best hymns were written during these days. McGranahan was a most lovable, gentle, modest, unassuming, gentleman, and a refined and cultured Christian. He loved good fellowship, and often treated guests to the most delightful social feast. He died of diabetes at Kinsman, OH, and went home to be with his Savior. John Perry