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Author: L. E. J. Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears Refrain First Line: I have the witness, O glory to God! Used With Tune: [Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears]

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[Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears]

Appears in 7 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: L. E. Jones Incipit: 53451 23165 52343 Used With Text: I Have the Witness

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I Have the Witness

Author: L. E. J. Hymnal: Great Gospel Songs #87 (1929) First Line: Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears Refrain First Line: I have the witness, O glory to God Lyrics: 1 Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears, Have I been cleansed from the guilt of the years; It was the Savior who came to my heart, Touching with blood ev’ry part. Refrain: I have the witness, O glory to God! Jesus abides and I’m under the blood, Washed and made white in the soul-cleansing flood, I am the child of a King. 2 Freely He giveth me more of his grace, Daily I walk in light of His face; Wholly submissive I trust to His care, Safely He keeps ev’rywhere. [Refrain] 3 Dwelling in me is the Savior divine, Since I have Him all things surely are mine; Largely I ask and He heareth my cry, Quickly His need doth supply. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears]

I Have the Witness

Author: L. E. J. Hymnal: New Songs of the Old Faith #20 (1927) First Line: Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears Refrain First Line: I have the witness, O glory to God! Languages: English Tune Title: [Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears]

I Have the Witness

Author: L. E. J. Hymnal: The Best of All #21 (1910) First Line: Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears Refrain First Line: I have the witness, O glory to God! Tune Title: [Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears]

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Lewis E. Jones

1865 - 1936 Person Name: L. E. J. Author of "I Have the Witness" in Great Gospel Songs Pseudonyms: Mary Slater ================ Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry