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[Let us be tender, and trusty, and true]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: H. S. Perkins Incipit: 33233 35453 44323 Used With Text: Tender, Trusty, True

Author: Hattie T. Griswold Meter: 10.10.10.10 D Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Let us be tender, and trusty, and true Refrain First Line: Brave to the battle of life we will go Lyrics: 1 Let us be tender, and trusty, and true— Here is a thought, dearest children, for you; Where’er we go, and whatever we do, Let us be tender, and trusty, and true. Refrain: Brave to the battle of life we will go, Tender and trusty in all that we do; Helpful, and thoughtful to all we will prove, Winning all hearts by our goodness and love. 2 Let us be trusty, and tender, and true— Children, I pray you to keep this in view; Blessing each other, our blessing we find, Therefore be helpful, and thoughtful and kind. [Refrain] 3 Let us be cheerful, and happy as well, That all our life-service doubly may tell; God loves the cheerful heart singing its lay, Let us then joyously keep on our way. [Refrain] Used With Tune: XI'AN Text Sources: The Sunny Side by Charles W. Wendte and Henry S. Perkins (New York: William A. Pond, 1875)

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Tender, And Trusty, And True

Author: Hattie T. Griswold Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #8781 Meter: 10.10.10.10 D First Line: Let us be tender, and trusty, and true Refrain First Line: Brave to the battle of life we will go Lyrics: 1 Let us be tender, and trusty, and true— Here is a thought, dearest children, for you; Where’er we go, and whatever we do, Let us be tender, and trusty, and true. Refrain: Brave to the battle of life we will go, Tender and trusty in all that we do; Helpful, and thoughtful to all we will prove, Winning all hearts by our goodness and love. 2 Let us be trusty, and tender, and true— Children, I pray you to keep this in view; Blessing each other, our blessing we find, Therefore be helpful, and thoughtful and kind. [Refrain] 3 Let us be cheerful, and happy as well, That all our life-service doubly may tell; God loves the cheerful heart singing its lay, Let us then joyously keep on our way. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: XI'AN

Tender, Trusty, True

Author: Hattie Tyng Griswold Hymnal: The Standard Sunday School Hymnal #195 (1888) First Line: Let us be tender, and trusty, and true Refrain First Line: Brave to the battle of life we will go Languages: English Tune Title: [Let us be tender, and trusty, and true]

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Henry S. Perkins

1833 - 1914 Person Name: Henry Southwick Perkins Composer of "XI'AN" in The Cyber Hymnal Henry Southwick Perkins USA 1833-1914. Born at Stockbridge, VT, the son of musical parents (both singers) he was trained musically, primarly by his father. He attended some of the best literary schools in his youth. His formal music education began in 1857, when he entered the Boston Music School, graduating in 1861. For over 20 years he devoted considerable time to conducting music festivals and conventions throughout America, from ME to CA. He also taught music in NY, OH, IN, WI, IA, CO, KS, and TX. He served as Professor of Music at the University of IA (1867-69), principal of the IA Academy of Music, Iowa City, IA, for five years, and principal at the KS Normal Music School for five consecutive summers. He composed vocal music for choirs, Sunday school, public schools, choir societies, conventions and festivals. He helped organize the Music Teachers’ National Association in 1876, serving in most capacities there between (1887-1897). He also organized the IL Music Teachers Association in 1886, serving as its president for 10 years. He settled in Chicago in 1872 and was a noted music critic for the papers there. In 1891 he established the Chicago National College of Music. He published several hymn books, including: “The nightingale” (1860), “The church bell” (1867), “The song echo” (1971), “The sunny side” (1875), “The shining river” (1875), and “Gospel bells” (1883). He died at Chicago, IL. John Perry