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Author: M. P. Ferguson Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 162 hymnals First Line: Joys are flowing like a river Refrain First Line: Blessed quietness, holy quietness Topics: Comforter; Peace Spiritual; Whitsunday

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[Joys are flowing like a river]

Appears in 142 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. S. Marshall; J. Jefferson Cleveland (1937-1988); Verolga Nix (b. 1933) Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 34513 21617 65 Used With Text: Blessed Quietness

[Joys are flowing like a river]

Appears in 7 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Incipit: 12311 56111 71232 Used With Text: Blessed Quietness

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Joys Are Flowing like a River (Blessed Quietness)

Author: Marie P. Ferguson Hymnal: This Far By Faith #110 (1999) First Line: Joys are flowing like a river Refrain First Line: Blessed quietness, holy quietness Lyrics: 1 Joys are flowing like a river since the Comforter has come; he abides with us forever, makes the trusting heart his home. Refrain: Blessed quietness, holy quietness-- what assurance in my soul! On the stormy sea he speaks peace to me-- how the billows cease to roll! 2 Bringing life and health and gladness all around, this heav'nly guest banished unbelief and sadness, chang'd our weariness to rest. [Refrain] 3 Like the rain that falls from heaven, like the sunlight from the sky, so the Holy Ghost is given, coming on us from on high. [Refrain] 4 See, a fruitful field is growing, blessed fruit of righteousness; and the streams of life are flowing in the lonely wilderness. [Refrain] 5 What a wonderful salvation, where we always see his face! What a perfect habitation, what a quiet resting place! [Refrain] Topics: Pentecost; Growth; Healing, Forgiveness; Trust Languages: English Tune Title: [Joys are flowing like a river]

Joys Are Flowing Like a River

Author: Mrs. Mamie Payne Ferguson Hymnal: The New Christian Hymnal #125 (1929) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Blessed quietness, holy quietness Lyrics: 1 Joys are flowing like a river, Since the Comforter has come; He abides with us forever, Makes the trusting heart His home. Refrain: Blessed quietness, holy quietness, What assurance in my soul! On the stormy sea He speaks peace to me, How the billows cease to roll! 2 Bringing life, and health and gladness All around this heav'nly Guest, Banished unbelief and sadness, Changed our weariness to rest. [Refrain] 3 Like the rain that falls from heaven, Like the sunlight from the sky, So God's Spirit once was given, When our Lord had gone on high. [Refrain] 4 See, a fruitful field is growing, Blessed fruits of righteousness: And the streams of life are flowing In the lonely wilderness. [Refrain] Topics: The Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: [Joys are flowing like a river]

Joys Are Flowing Like a River

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: The Abingdon Song Book #168 (1938) Refrain First Line: Blessed quietness, holy quietness Languages: English Tune Title: [Joys are flowing like a river]

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Nolan Williams

Person Name: Nolan Williams, Jr. b. 1969 Arranger of "BLESSED QUIETNESS" in African American Heritage Hymnal

James M. Kirk

1854 - 1945 Person Name: James M. Kirk, 1854-1945 Adapter of "[Joys are flowing like a river]" in Revival Hymns and Choruses James McPherson Kirk, 1854-1945 Born: June 18, 1854, Flushing, Ohio. Died: June 10, 1945, Flushing, Ohio. Buried: Flushing, Ohio. Raised a Methodist, Kirk became associated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CAMA) in 1887. He organized the CAMA’s Gospel Mission in Flushing, Ohio, in 1907, and as part of the Ohio Quartet, sang at CAMA conventions and gatherings. --www.hymntime.com/tch/ ========================== Kirk, James M. (Flushing, Ohio, 1854--1945). Converted at an early age. Became associated with the C&MA in 1887, was a first subscriber to The Alliance Weekly, and wonderfully healed at the first Cleveland Alliance convention. Spent entire life on a farm but devoted much time to Christian work. A member of a famous singing group, the Ohio Quartet, which for 12 years traveled extensively in convention work. In 1906 organized the Gospel Mission of the C&MA in Flushing. An outstanding figure in the Central District as song leader and in Bible teaching and prayer. Grandfather of Geraldine Southern, well-known mezzo-soprano, music instructor at Nyack, and director of music in Alliance churches. Kirk wrote some 40 songs, many while busy with farm chores. Some favorites: Blessed Quietness He Is Just the Same Today I've Yielded to God --Paul Milburn, DNAH Archives