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A Friend Indeed

Author: James Bruce Mackay Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: In the day of trial, in the hour of need Refrain First Line: Jesus is a friend, a constant friend

[In the day of trial, in the hour of need]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Incipit: 51333 21356 54322 Used With Text: A Friend Indeed

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Author: J. B. Mackay Hymnal: Praise in Song #39 (1893) First Line: In the day of trial, in the hour of need Refrain First Line: Jesus is a friend, a constant friend Languages: English Tune Title: [In the day of trial, in the hour of need]

Jesus is a friend, a constant friend

Author: J. B. Mackay Hymnal: Our Praise in Song #39 (1893) First Line: In the day of trial, in the hour of need Lyrics: 1 In the day of trial, in the hour of need. I have found a friend indeed; Yes, a faithful friend, whom I have often tried, Jesus, who was crucified. Refrain: Jesus is a friend, a constant friend, Closer than a brother to me; He'll be with me always, even to the end, Jesus is a friend to me. 2 When my soul was wildly beat, and tossed about On the waves of sin and doubt; When I had no helper, and no hope I knew, Jesus brought me safely through. [Refrain] 3 Satan and his legions may my soul assail, Every earthly friend may fail; Honor, fame and riches, each in turn may flee, Jesus will be true to me. [Refrain] 4 Soon this ever-changing, restless life will cease, And I'll reach the shores of peace; Where the friends and loved ones waiting I shall see, Saved through him who died for me. [Refrain] Languages: English

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John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[In the day of trial, in the hour of need]" in Praise in Song 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 congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission