[O lost ones, in danger no longer remain]

[O lost ones, in danger no longer remain]

Composer: John R. Sweney
Published in 8 hymnals


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Composer: John R. Sweney

John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregati… Go to person page >

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Title: [O lost ones, in danger no longer remain]
Composer: John R. Sweney
Incipit: 33456 53524 35661
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

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What More Can He do

O lost ones, in danger no longer remain!
The Savior is calling again and again;
Remember the anguish He suffered for you;
His life paid your ransom--what more can He do?

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The Cyber Hymnal #7286
Text: What More Can He Do?
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The Cyber Hymnal #7286

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