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Who Will Follow Jesus?

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Appears in 36 hymnals Matching Instances: 36 First Line: Who will follow Jesus, standing for the right

[Who will follow Jesus, standing for the right]

Appears in 35 hymnals Matching Instances: 26 Composer and/or Arranger: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Incipit: 55565 33321 Used With Text: Who Will Follow Jesus?

[Who will follow Jesus]

Appears in 1 hymnal Matching Instances: 1 Composer and/or Arranger: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 55565 33332 16667 Used With Text: Who Will Follow Jesus?

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Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7714 First Line: Who will follow Jesus Lyrics: 1. Who will follow Jesus, Standing for the right, Holding up His banner In the thickest fight? Listening for His orders, Ready to obey, Who will follow Jesus, Serving Him today? Refrain Who will follow Jesus? Who will make reply, I am on the Lord’s side; Master, here am I? Who will follow Jesus? Who will make reply, I am on the Lord’s side; Master, here am I? 2. Who will follow Jesus, In life’s busy ways, Working for the Master, Giving Him the praise; Earnest in His vineyard, Honoring His laws, Faithful to His counsel, Watchful for His cause? [Refrain] 3. Who will follow Jesus When the tempter charms? Fleeing then, for safety, To the Savior’s arms; Trusting in His mercy, Trusting in His power, Seeking fresh renewals Of His grace each hour? [Refrain] 4. Who will follow Jesus, In His work of love, Leading others to Him, Lifting prayers above? Courage, faithful servant! In His Word we see, On our side forever Will this Savior be. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Who will follow Jesus]

Who Will Follow Jesus?

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Hymnal: Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #760 (1997) First Line: Who will follow Jesus, Standing for the right Topics: Christians Disciples & Followers Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Languages: English Tune Title: [Who will follow Jesus, Standing for the right]

Who Will Follow Jesus?

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Songs Of The Church #705 (1977) First Line: Who will follow Jesus Tune Title: [Who will follow Jesus]

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E. E. Hewitt

1851 - 1920 Author of "Who will Follow Jesus?" in Junior Songs Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)

William J. Kirkpatrick

1838 - 1921 Person Name: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Composer of "[Who will follow Jesus?]" in Glorious Praise William J. Kirkpatrick (b. Duncannon, PA, 1838; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1921) received his musical training from his father and several other private teachers. A carpenter by trade, he engaged in the furniture business from 1862 to 1878. He left that profession to dedicate his life to music, serving as music director at Grace Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Kirkpatrick compiled some one hundred gospel song collections; his first, Devotional Melodies (1859), was published when he was only twenty-one years old. Many of these collections were first published by the John Hood Company and later by Kirkpatrick's own Praise Publishing Company, both in Philadelphia. Bert Polman