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[I saw a wayworn traveler, in tattered garments clad]

Appears in 75 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John B. Matthias Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 32111 11112 22232 Used With Text: Deliverance Will Come

Oh, when shall I see Jesus

Appears in 462 hymnals Used With Tune: [Oh, when shall I see Jesus]

Then palms of victory, crowns of glory

Author: J. B. M. Appears in 112 hymnals First Line: I saw a wayworn trav'ler Lyrics: 1 I saw a wayworn trav'ler In tatter'd garments clad, His back was laden heavy, His strength was almost gone, And struggling up the mountain It seem'd that he was sad; Yet he shouted as he journeyed, Deliverance will come. 2 The summer sun was shining, The sweat was on his brow, But he kept pressing onward, For he was wending home; His garments worn and dusty, His step seem'd very slow; Still shouting as he journeyed, Deliverance will come. 3 The songsters in the arbor, That stood beside the way, His watchword being "Onward!" He stopped his ears and ran, Attracted his attention, Inviting his delay; Still shouting as he journeyed, Deliverance will come. 4 I saw him in the evening, The sun was bending low, He'd overtopped the mountain, And reached the vale below: He saw the golden city, His everlasting home, And shouted loud, Hosanna, Deliverance will come! 5 While gazing on that city, Just o'er the narrow flood, A band of holy angels Came from the throne of God; They bore him on their pinions Safe o'er the dashing foam; And joined him in his triumph, Deliverance had come! 6 I heard the song of triumph They sang upon that shore, Saying, Jesus has redeemed us To suffer nevermore; Then, casting his eyes backward On the race which he had run, He shouted loud, Hosanna, Deliverance has come! Used With Tune: DELIVERANCE WILL COME

The Happy Pilgrim

Appears in 33 hymnals First Line: I saw a happy pilgrim Refrain First Line: Then palms of victory Used With Tune: [I saw a happy pilgrim]

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I Saw a Way-Worn Traveler

Author: Jno. B. Matthias Hymnal: The World Revival Songs and Hymns #88 (1906) First Line: I saw a wayworn trav'ler Refrain First Line: Then palms of victory, crowns of glory Languages: English Tune Title: [I saw a wayworn trav'ler]

Deliverance Will Come

Author: John B. Matthias Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #1213 First Line: I saw a wayworn traveler, in tattered garments clad Refrain First Line: Then palms of victory, crowns of glory Lyrics: 1. I saw a wayworn traveler, in tattered garments clad, And struggling up the mountain, it seemed that he was sad; His back was laden heavy, his strength was almost gone, Yet he shouted as he journeyed, Deliverance will come! Refrain Then palms of victory, crowns of glory, Palms of victory I shall wear. 2. The summer sun was shining, the sweat was on his brow, His garments worn and dusty, his step seemed very slow; But he kept pressing onward, for he was wending home, Still shouting as he journeyed, Deliverance will come! [Refrain] 3. The songsters in the arbor that stood beside the way Attracted his attention, inviting his delay: His watchword being Onward! he stopped his ears and ran, Still shouting as he journeyed, Deliverance will come! [Refrain] 4. I saw him in the evening; the sun was bending low; He’d overtopped the mountain, and reached the vale below: He saw the Golden City—his everlasting home— And shouted loud, Hosanna! Deliverance will come! [Refrain] 5. While gazing on that city, just o’er the narrow flood, A band of holy angels came from the throne of God; They bore him on their pinions safe o’er the dashing foam, And joined him in his triumph: Deliverance had come! [Refrain] 6. I heard the song of triumph they sang upon that shore, Saying, Jesus has redeemed us to suffer nevermore! Then casting his eyes backward on the race which he had run, He shouted loud, Hosanna! Deliverance has come! [Refrain] This version appeared in The Finest of the Wheat, No. 2 (Chicago, Illinois: R. R. McCabe & Co., 1894). 1. I saw a blood washed pilgrim, a sinner saved by grace, Upon the King’s highway, with peaceful, shining face; Temptations sore beset him, but nothing could afright; He said, The yoke is easy, the burden, it is light. Refrain Then palms of victory, crowns of glory, Palms of victory I shall wear. 2. His helmet was salvation, a simple faith his shield, And righteousness his breastplate, the spirit’s sword he’d wield. All fiery darts arrested, and quenched their blazing flight; He cried The yoke is easy, the burden, it is light. [Refrain] 3. I saw him in the furnace; he doubted not, nor feared, And in the flames beside him, the Son of God appeared; Though seven times ’twas heated, with all the tempter’s might, He cried, The yoke is easy, the burden, it is light. [Refrain] 4. ’Mid storms, and clouds, and trials, in prison, at the stake, He leaped for joy, rejoicing, ’twas all for Jesus’ sake; That God should count him worthy, was such supreme delight, He cried, The yoke is easy, the burden, is so light. [Refrain] 5. I saw him overcoming, through all the swelling strife, Until he crossed the threshold of God’s eternal life; The crown, the throne, the scepter, the name, the stone so white, Were his, who found, in Jesus, the yoke and burden light. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I saw a wayworn traveler, in tattered garments clad]

I Saw a Wayworn Traveler

Author: J. B. M. Hymnal: The Baptist Standard Hymnal #333 (1924) Refrain First Line: Then palms of victory, crowns of glory Topics: The Christian Love and Gratitude Scripture: Numbers 10:29 Languages: English Tune Title: DELIVERANCE WILL COME

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Anonymous

Person Name: Anon. Author of "Deliverance Will Come" in Songs of Free Grace In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries.

T. C. O'Kane

1830 - 1912 Person Name: T. C. O'K Harmonizer of "[I saw a way-worn trav'ler]" in Joy to the World O'Kane, Tullius Clinton, an American writer, born March 10, 1830, is the author of "O sing of Jesus, Lamb of God" (Redemption); and "Who, who are these beside the chilly wave?" (Triumph in Death), in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, 1878 and 1881. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907) =========================== Tullius Clinton O'Kane was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, March 10, 1830. He resided with his parents in this vicinity until the spring of 1849, when he went to Delaware, Ohio, and entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, from which he graduated in 1852, with the degree A. B., and received his A. M. degree three years later from his Alma Mater. Immediately upon his graduation, he was tendered a position in the Faculty as Tutor of Mathematics, which he accepted and successfully filled for five years. The students always called him "Professor," by which title he is known to the present day. His musical abilities were early recognized in the University, and for years he was the musical precentor in the daily chapel devotions. He organized and maintained a Choral Society in the College, and was the first musical instructor in the Ohio Wesleyan Female College, which a few years ago was incorporated into the University. In 1857 he was elected to a principalship in the Cincinnati public schools, and served in that capacity until 1861, when he resigned his position to accept a place in the piano establishment of Philip Phillips & Co. He remained with this house until its removal to New York City in 1867, when, although urged to be transferred with the house to that city, he preferred to remove with his family back to Delaware, Ohio. For the ensuing six years he traveled over the state of Ohio as the general agent for the Smith American Organ Co., of Boston, Mass. During this time he visited conferences, Sunday-school conventions, both State and County, introducing his Sunday-school singing books, and in this way became well known throughout his native state, and quite extensively in some of the adjoining states. His musical compositions were first published in Philip Phillips' Musical Leaves, in 1865, and since then but few Sunday-school singing books have appeared without one or more of his compositions. His first music book, Fresh Leaves, was issued in 1868. This was followed at intervals by Dew Drops, Songs of Worship, Every Sabbath, Jasper and Gold, Redeemer's Praise, Glorious Things and Morning Stars. In connection with his son, Edward T. O'Kane, who is himself a most excellent composer and a very skillful organist, in 1882 he issued Selected Anthems, a book designed for use by the more advanced choirs. In association with J. R. Sweney and "Chaplain" McCabe, he issued Joy to the World, a song book for prayer-meetings, and the same editors, with the addition of W. J. Kirkpatrick, compiled Songs of Redeeming Love, No. 1, in 1882, and No. 2 in 1884. He also issued Songs of Praises, Unfading Treasures and Forward Songs. Some of Professor O'Kane's best known songs are Glorious Fountain, The Home Over There, On Jordan's Stormy Banks, Say, are You Ready? and many others. With Mr. O'Kane, music and musical composition have ever been a recreation, rather than a profession. He is an excellent leader of choirs, but his forte seems to be in leading large congregations, Sunday-schools and social religious meetings in sacred song. He sings "with the spirit and the understanding also " — with a due appreciation of both words and music — and very naturally infuses his enthusiasm into his audiences so that they cannot "keep from singing." In his music he endeavors to catch the spirit of the hymn, and then give it expression in the music he composes for it. This sometimes seems to have been almost an inspiration, and could be illustrated by a reference to the circumstances under which many of his compositions have been made. One of his earlier and more widely known pieces is that entitled, Over There. He says he cut this hymn out of some newspaper and put it with others in his portfolio, intending some time when he felt like it to give it a musical setting. One Sunday afternoon, after studying his lesson for the next session of his Sunday-school, he opened his portfolio, and turning over the selections, found these words, and something seemed to say, "Now's your time." He sat down at the organ, studied the hymn intently for a few moments, and then, as his fingers touched the keys of the instrument, melody and harmony were in every movement, and when the stanza was ended, melody and harmony found their expression in the chorus, and Over There was finished. Another of his well known songs is Sweeping Through the Gates. One cold, blustery day he had occasion to go from his residence to the railroad depot, about a mile distant, and in his route had to cross the river on a suspension foot-bridge. As he came down to the bridge, he thought of the "river of death," so cold, with no bridge, and then the words of the dying Cookman came to his mind, and he exclaimed to himself: 'Who, who are these beside the chilly wave? " Words, melody and refrain seemed to come all at once and all together, so that by the time he arrived back at his home, the composition was complete. Professor O'Kane is a genial, modest Christian gentleman, who carries sunshine wherever he goes. His greatest joy comes from the consciousness that his music has cheered and comforted the hearts of Christian people all over the world, and has been the means of winning thousands from the pleasures of the world to the higher enjoyments of the Christian religion. His song, Sweeping Through the Gates, will be sung till all the ransomed are gathered Over There. -Hall, J. H. (c1914). Biographies of Gospel Song and Hymn Writers. New York: Fleming H. Revell Company. ======================== O'Kane, Tullius Clinton. Died 10 February 1912, Delaware, Ohio. Buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware, Ohio. --DNAH Archives

J. H. Tenney

1840 - 1918 Arranger of "[I saw a wayworn trav'ler]" in Pearls of Truth in Song John Harrison Tenney, 1840-1918 Born: November 22, 1840, Rowley, Massachusetts. Born just after the presidential campaign of "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too," Tenney was named after American president William Henry Harrison. A deacon in the Congregational Church in Linebrook, Massachusetts, he edited or was associate editor of over 30 books, and contributed to hundreds more. His works include: American Male Choir Temperance Jewels, with Elisha Hoffman (Boston, Massachusetts: Oliver Ditson & Company, 1879) Bells of Victory, with Elisha Hoffman (Boston, Massachusetts: Oliver Ditson & Company, 1888) Gems of Gospel Song Golden Sunbeams Sharon’s Dewy Rose Songs of Faith Shining Light Songs of Joy Sparkling and Bright Spiritual Songs, Nos. 1 and 2 Sweet Fields of Eden The Beacon Light The Singing School Banner The Anthem Offering The American Anthem Book The Crown of Praise Sources-- Hall, pp. 219-22 Music-- Asilomar Bogotá Beyond the Swelling Flood Cancún Come to Jesus Ever Will I Pray Hallowed Hour of Prayer Jesus Is Passing This Way Jubilate! My Anchor Is Holding Nothing Between Onward Christian Soldiers Sabbath Bell San Francisco We’ll Never Say Goodbye Where Will You Spend Eternity? --www.hymntime.com/tch

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