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[Behold, I stand at the door and knock] (Mackenzie)

[Behold, I stand at the door and knock] (Mackenzie)

Composer: Kenneth Mackenzie
Published in 2 hymnals


Composer: Kenneth Mackenzie

Mackenzie, Kenneth. (1853--1943). Scholarly Episcopal clergyman and close friend of A.B. Simpson throughout his entire ministry. Was one of the first to stand on his platform in 1883. Author of a number of books and instructor at Nyack over the years. Paid high tribute to Captain R. Kelso Carter and May Agnew Stephens for their aid to Simpson in his musical ministry. Was himself talented in music. Wrote words and music for two hymns in 1908 edition of Hymns of the Christian Life and music for four others. Some favorites: Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock Here Am I, O Lord I Choose Thee, Blessed Will of God Oh Come, Emanuel Rise Crowned with Light Sing with All the Sons of Glory --Paul Milburn, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: [Behold, I stand at the door and knock] (Mackenzie)
Composer: Kenneth Mackenzie
Incipit: 33355 54433 33254
Copyright: Public Domain
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Gospel Melodies #68

Gospel Melodies #68
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Hymns of the Christian Life. No. 3 #198

Hymns of the Christian Life. No. 3 #198
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