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[When my final farewell to the world I have said]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Knowles Shaw Incipit: 55555 32121 61651 Used With Text: Waiting and Watching for Me

Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: When my final farewell to the world I have said Refrain First Line: Be waiting and watching for me? Lyrics: 1 When my final farewell to the world I have said, And gladly lie down to my rest; When softly the watchers shall say, "He is dead," And fold my pale hands o'er my breast; And when, with my glorified vision at last The walls of "That City" I see, Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? Chorus: Be waiting and watching for me? Be waiting and watching for me? Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? 2 There are little ones glancing about in my path, In want of a friend and a guide; There are dear little eyes looking up into mine, Whose tears might be easily dried; But Jesus may beckon the children away In the midst of their grief and their glee-- Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? Chorus: Be waiting and watching for me? Be waiting and watching for me? Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? 3 There are old and forsaken who linger awhile In homes which their dearest have left; And a few gentle words or an action of love May cheer their sad spirits bereft; But the Reaper is near to the long-standing corn, The weary will soon be set free— Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? Chorus: Be waiting and watching for me? Be waiting and watching for me? Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? 4 Oh, should I be brought there by the bountiful grace Of Him who delights to forgive; Though I bless not the weary about in my path, Pray only for self while I live,-- Methinks I should mourn o'er my sinful neglect, If sorrow in heaven could be, Should no one I love at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me. Chorus: Be waiting and watching for me; Be waiting and watching for me; Should no one I love at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me. Used With Tune: [When my final farewell to the world I have said]

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Waiting and watching

Hymnal: The Morning Star #110 (1877) First Line: When my final farewell to the world I have said Refrain First Line: Be waiting and watching for me? Lyrics: 1 When my final farewell to the world I have said, And gladly lie down to my rest; When softly the watchers shall say, "He is dead," And fold my pale hands o'er my breast; And when, with my glorified vision at last The walls of "That City" I see, Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? Chorus: Be waiting and watching for me? Be waiting and watching for me? Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? 2 There are little ones glancing about in my path, In want of a friend and a guide; There are dear little eyes looking up into mine, Whose tears might be easily dried; But Jesus may beckon the children away In the midst of their grief and their glee-- Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? Chorus: Be waiting and watching for me? Be waiting and watching for me? Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? 3 There are old and forsaken who linger awhile In homes which their dearest have left; And a few gentle words or an action of love May cheer their sad spirits bereft; But the Reaper is near to the long-standing corn, The weary will soon be set free— Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? Chorus: Be waiting and watching for me? Be waiting and watching for me? Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? 4 Oh, should I be brought there by the bountiful grace Of Him who delights to forgive; Though I bless not the weary about in my path, Pray only for self while I live,-- Methinks I should mourn o'er my sinful neglect, If sorrow in heaven could be, Should no one I love at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me. Chorus: Be waiting and watching for me; Be waiting and watching for me; Should no one I love at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me. Tune Title: [When my final farewell to the world I have said]

Waiting and Watching for Me

Hymnal: The Christian Sunday School Hymnal #145 (1883) First Line: When my final farewell to the world I have said Refrain First Line: Be waiting and watching for me? Lyrics: 1 When my final farewell to the world I have said, And gladly lie down to my rest; When softly the watchers shall say "He is dead," And fold my pale hands o'er my breast; And when, with my glorified vision, at last The walls of "That City" I see, Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? Be waiting and watching, be waiting for me; Be waiting and watching, be watching for me; Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? 2 There are little ones glancing about in my path, In want of a friend and a guide; There are dear little eyes looking up into mine, Whose tears might be easily dried; But Jesus may beckon the children away In the midst of their grief and their glee— Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? Be waiting and watching, be waiting for me; Be waiting and watching, be watching for me; Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? 3 There are old and forsaken who linger awhile In homes which their dearest have left; And a few gentle words or an action of love May cheer their sad spirits bereft; But the Reaper is near to the long-standing corn, The weary will soon be set free— Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? Be waiting and watching, be waiting for me; Be waiting and watching, be watching for me; Will any one then at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me? 4 O should I be brought there by the bountiful grace Of him who delights to forgive; Though I bless not the weary about in my path, Pray only for self while I live,— Methinks I should mourn o'er my sinful neglect, If sorrow in heaven could be, Should no one I love at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me. Be waiting and watching, be waiting for me; Be waiting and watching, be watching for me; Should no one I love at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11 Tune Title: [When my final farewell to the world I have said]

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Knowles Shaw

1834 - 1878 Composer of "[When my final farewell to the world I have said]" in The Christian Sunday School Hymnal Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he was called the "singing evangelist." As a singer he was considered, in some respects, equal to Sankey and Bliss. reporters of the press al spoke of his singing as something wonderful. Soon after beginning to preach, he began to compose and to write music. His first song was "The Shining Ones," still popular. He published at different times five singing-books: "Shining Pearls," "Golden Gate," "Sparkling Jewels," "The Gospel Trumpet," and the "Morning Star." "Bringing in the Sheaves" was one of the last songs from his hand. His last meeting was held in Dallas, Texas, in May 1878. He was killed by a railroad accident, going from Dallas to McKinney, on the 7th of June, 1878. During his ministry he baptized over eleven thousand persons. --A History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County, Ohio. Cincinnati, 1882. DNAH Archives