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Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: I think I should mourn o'er my sorrowful fate Refrain First Line: Yes, waiting and watching for me Used With Tune: [I think I should mourn o'er my sorrowful fate]

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[I think I should mourn o'er my sorrowful fate]

Appears in 17 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: R. M. McIntosh Incipit: 55111 71212 35621 Used With Text: At the Beautiful Gate

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At the Beautiful Gate

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: The Crowning Day #17 (1894) First Line: I think I should mourn o'er my sorrowful fate Refrain First Line: Yes, waiting and watching for me Lyrics: 1 I think I should mourn o’er my sorrowful fate, If sorrow in heaven can be, If no one should be at the beautiful gate, There waiting and watching for me. Refrain: Yes, waiting and watching for me, Yes, waiting and watching for me; May many of those at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me. 2 How sadly I’d feel in the heavenly state, If sadness in heaven can be, If no one should be at the beautiful gate, Conducted to glory by me. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, I beseech Thee for wisdom and grace, In winning lost souls unto Thee, That many may be in that beautiful place, A crown of rejoicing to me. [Refrain] Tune Title: [I think I should mourn o’er my sorrowful fate]

At the Beautiful Gate

Author: J. H. Martin Hymnal: The Best Standard Songs #9 (1896) First Line: I think I should mourn o'er my sorrowful fate Refrain First Line: Yes, waiting and watching for me Languages: English Tune Title: [I think I should mourn o'er my sorrowful fate]

At the Beautiful Gate

Author: Rev. Jos. H. Martin Hymnal: Good News #17 (1876) First Line: I think I should mourn o'er my sorrowful fate Refrain First Line: Yes, waiting and watching for me Languages: English Tune Title: [I think I should mourn o'er my sorrowful fate]

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R. M. McIntosh

1836 - 1889 Composer of "[I think I should mourn o’er my sorrowful fate]" in The Crowning Day Used Pseudonym: Robert M. McIntosh ========== Rigdon (Robert) McCoy McIntosh USA 1836-1899 Born at Maury County, TN, into a farming family, he attended Jackson College in Columbia, TN, graduating in 1854. He studied music under Asa Everett in Richmond, VA, and became a traveling singing school teacher. He also served briefly in the Civil War. He wrote several hymns during this period of his life. In 1860 he married Sarah McGlasson, and they had a daughter, Loulie Everett. In 1875 he was appointed head of the Vanderbilt University Music Department in Nashville, TN. In 1877 he joined the faculty of Emory College, Oxford, GA. In 1895 he left Emory College to devote his time to the R M McIntosh Publishing Company. He also served as music editor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Publishing House for over 30 years. His song book publications include: “Good news” (1876), “Light & life” (1881), “Prayer & praise” (1883), “New life” (1879), “New life #2” (1886), and “Songs of service” (1896). He died in Atlanta, GA. John Perry

Joseph H. Martin

Person Name: Rev. J. H. Martin Author of "At the Beautiful Gate" in The Crowning Day Late 19th Century. Martin was a minister. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_jh.htm