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[Clinging to Calvary, where naught but love I see]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Incipit: 51676 44746 55513

Author: C. Austin Miles Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Clinging to Calvary, where naught but love I see Refrain First Line: O, it is wonderful Lyrics: 1 Clinging to Calvary, where naught but love I see, Looking in mercy on me as I cry; How can it ever be Jesus should die for me,— That He should perish for one such as I? Refrain: O it is wonderful that He should think of me, Coming to earth to die on Calvary; Yes, it is wonderful that He should die for me, Lord, all I have is Thine ever to be. 2 There, in the garden gloom I see and empty tomb, Where is my Master, whose heart broke for me? Lo, at my side He stands, shows me His wounded hands, Whispers so gently, “All this was for thee.” [Refrain] 3 Close to His wounded side I would content abide, Joy would be full in His presence to rest; Still, since He bids me to go where rings the cry of woe, I’ll do His bidding and give Him my best. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Clinging to Calvary, where naught but love I see]

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O It Is Wonderful

Author: C. Austin Miles Hymnal: Sacred Praise #85 (1912) First Line: Clinging to Calvary, where naught but love I see Refrain First Line: O, it is wonderful Lyrics: 1 Clinging to Calvary, where naught but love I see, Looking in mercy on me as I cry; How can it ever be Jesus should die for me,— That He should perish for one such as I? Refrain: O it is wonderful that He should think of me, Coming to earth to die on Calvary; Yes, it is wonderful that He should die for me, Lord, all I have is Thine ever to be. 2 There, in the garden gloom I see and empty tomb, Where is my Master, whose heart broke for me? Lo, at my side He stands, shows me His wounded hands, Whispers so gently, “All this was for thee.” [Refrain] 3 Close to His wounded side I would content abide, Joy would be full in His presence to rest; Still, since He bids me to go where rings the cry of woe, I’ll do His bidding and give Him my best. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Clinging to Calvary, where naught but love I see]

O It Is Wonderful

Author: C. Austin Miles Hymnal: The Gospel Message No. 2 #31 (1912) First Line: Clinging to Calvary, where naught but love I see Refrain First Line: O, it is wonderful that he should think of me Languages: English Tune Title: [Clinging to Calvary, where naught but love I see]

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C. Austin Miles

1868 - 1946 Author of "O It Is Wonderful" in Sacred Praise Charles Austin Miles USA 1868-1946. Born at Lakehurst, NJ, he attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of PA. He became a pharmacist. He married Bertha H Haagen, and they had two sons: Charles and Russell. In 1892 he abandoned his pharmacy career and began writing gospel songs. At first he furnished compositions to the Hall-Mack Publishing Company, but soon became editor and manager, where he worked for 37 years. He felt he was serving God better in the gospel song writing business, than as a pharmacist. He published the following song books: “New songs of the gospel” (1900), “The service of praise” (1900), “The voice of praise” (1904), “The tribute of song” (1904), “New songs of the gospel #2” (1905), “Songs of service” (1910), “Ideal Sunday school hymns” (1912). He wrote and/or composed 400+ hymns. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry

J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[Clinging to Calvary, where naught but love I see]" in Sacred Praise Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry