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Never Alone

Author: Anonymous Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6.8.7 with refrain Appears in 155 hymnals First Line: I've seen the lightning flashing Refrain First Line: No, never alone

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NEVER ALONE

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 173 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Anonymous; Robert O. Hoffelt, 1920- Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 55351 33112 16555 Used With Text: I've Seen the Lightning Flashing (Never Alone)
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[I have seen the lightning flashing]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: J. P. Weston Incipit: 12334 34515 56554 Used With Text: Never Alone
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[I've seen the light'nings flashing]

Appears in 1 hymnal Incipit: 55567 15554 56532 Used With Text: Never Alone!

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I've Seen the Lightning Flashing

Hymnal: A. M. E. C. Hymnal #525 (1954) Refrain First Line: No. never alone Languages: English Tune Title: [I've seen the lightning flashing]
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I've Seen the Lightning Flashing (Never Alone)

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #441 (2011) Meter: Irregular with refrain First Line: I've seen the lightning flashing Refrain First Line: No, never alone, no, never alone Lyrics: 1 I’ve seen the lightning flashing, I've heard the thunder roll, I’ve felt sin’s breakers dashing, Which almost conquered my soul; I’ve heard the voice of my Savior Bidding me still to fight on; He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone! Refrain: No, never alone, no, never alone; He promised never to leave me, He'll claim me for His own. No, never alone, no, never alone: He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone. 2 The world’s fierce winds are blowing Temptations sharp and keen; I have a peace in knowing My Savior stands between; He stands to shield me from danger When earthly friends are gone; He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone! [Refrain] 3 When in affliction’s valley I tread the road of care, My Savior helps me carry My cross so heavy to bear; Though all around me is darkness, Earthly joys all flown; My Savior whispers His promise, Never to leave me alone! [Refrain] 4 He died on Calvary's mountain, For me they pierced His side, For me He opened that fountain, The crimson, cleansing tide; For me He waiteth in glory, Seated upon His throne; He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone! [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Assurance; God Refuge Scripture: Psalm 32:8 Languages: English Tune Title: NEVER ALONE
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Never Alone (Pickett)

Author: Ludie Day Pickett Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #4519 First Line: I've seen the lightning flashing, I've heard the thunder roll Refrain First Line: No, never alone, no never alone Lyrics: 1. I’ve seen the lightning flashing, I’ve heard the thunder roll. I’ve felt sin’s breakers dashing, which almost conquered my soul. I’ve heard the voice of my Savior, bidding me still to fight on. He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone! Refrain No, never alone, no never alone, He promised never to leave me, He’ll claim me for His own; No, never alone, no never alone. He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone. 2. The world’s fierce winds are blowing, temptation sharp and keen. I have a peace in knowing my Savior stands between— He stands to shield me from danger when my friends are all gone. He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone! [Refrain] 3. When in affliction’s valley I tread the road of care, My Savior helps me carry the cross so heavy to bear; Though all around me is darkness, earthly joys all flown; My Savior whispers His promise, never to leave me alone! [Refrain] 4. He died on Calvary’s mountain, for me they piercèd His side. For me He opened that fountain, the crimson, cleansing tide. For me He waiteth in glory, seated upon His throne. He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I've seen the lightning flashing, I've heard the thunder roll]

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R. H. Cornelius

1872 - 1933 Arranger of "[I've seen the lightning flashing]" in Singing for Joy R.H. Cornelius, known as Rufus Cornelius by his friends, was born in Blount Co., AL., January 24, 1872. He was educated in the public schools of Oneonta, the county seat. He began teaching in the public schools at an early age and at one time was associate Principle of the Oneonta High School. It was while teaching in the high school that he became interested in church music and began to study with some of the best teachers of the time. His first major teacher was the late A J showalter in one of his normals at Eden, AL. He continued his study with this wellknown teacher until he had finished the courses a second time. He soon felt that the study of harmony was his first love in his study and soon became one of the best harmon teachers of his time. Near the close of the century, he moved to Texas and settled in Midlothian, Ellis Co., where he established a publishing house and published many fine gospel song books that sold by the thousands. However, before coming to Texas, he was associated with The Showalter-Patton Co. who published his first compositions. Soon after coming to Texas, he devoted much time to teaching singing schools (Cornelius Normal Musical Institute) and soon became one of the best known teachers of that great state, often having many more calls for schools than he could have time for. In many cases his schools were dated years ahead. he had possessed a beautiful tenor voice and was of a very pleasant personality. This caused his to be loved by all who knew him. About 1914 he was called to Southwestern Baptist Seminary as head of the music department. After several years here in the Baptist School in Ft Worth, Texas, he felt he was more needed back in the field of teaching and songbook publishing. Soon after coming to Texas, he married Maycon Temperance Burleson, who was a fine singer and musician and wrote many songs.During the first 32 years of the 20th Century, this couple of musicians blessed the State of Texas with their singing and teaching. Of all the fine song written by Mr. Cornelius, "Oh, I want to See Him" will carry his memory for years to come. The Cornelius' were members of the Baptist Church and were devoted Christians. Mr. Cornelius passed away in 1932. Mrs. Cornelius lived only about two years, passing away in 1934. In the passing of these fine gospel singer and teachers, church music suffered a great loss. By C C Stafford --www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/ (excerpts)

B. B. McKinney

1886 - 1952 Person Name: Baylus B. McKinney Arranger of "[I've seen the lightning flashing]" in Timeless Truths Pseudonyms-- Martha Annis (his mother’s maiden name was Martha Annis Heflin) Otto Nellen Gene Routh (his wife’s maiden name was Leila Irene Routh) ----- Son of James Calvin McKinney and Martha Annis Heflin McKinney, B . B. attended Mount Lebanon Academy, Louisiana; Louisiana College, Pineville, Louisiana; the Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas; the Siegel-Myers Correspondence School of Music, Chicago, Illinois (BM.1922); and the Bush Conservatory of Music, Chicago. Oklahoma Baptist University awarded him an honorary MusD degree in 1942. McKinney served as music editor at the Robert H. Coleman company in Dallas, Texas (1918–35). In 1919, after several months in the army, McKinney returned to Fort Worth, where Isham E. Reynolds asked him to join the faculty of the School of Sacred Music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He taught at the seminary until 1932, then pastored in at the Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth (1931–35). In 1935, McKinney became music editor for the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tennessee. McKinney wrote words and music for about 150 songs, and music for 115 more. --© Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)

Ludie D. Pickett

Person Name: Ludie Day Pickett Author of "Never Alone (Pickett)" in The Cyber Hymnal Ludie Carrington Day Pickett USA 1867-1953. Born at Bayou Tunica, East Baton Rouge, LA, she attended Mansfield Female College in Desoto Parish, LA, and became a professor there. She met her future husband, Leander Lycurgus Pickett, when he had a speaking engagement there. He was a Methodist minister and itinerant evangelist. They were married in 1888, and they had seven children: Jarrell, Ludo, Willard, Vernon, Eulice, Wilbur, and Leroy. Her husband pastored a number of churches and conducted revival meetings throughout the South and Southwest. In 1890 the Picketts lived in Wilmore, KY, where her husband helped found Asbury College. She taught there as a professor, and also became president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Her son, Jarrell Waskom Pickett, graduated from Asbury in 1907 and eventually became a missionary to India, rising to Bishop of the Methodist Church in India. She and her husband wrote a book: “Careful cullings for children” (1903). She died at Wilmore, KY. John Perry
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