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[Lo! a stranger standing there]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: N. E. Townsend Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 55653 21112 21235 Used With Text: Rise, and let me in

Author: W. A. O. Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Lo! a stranger standing there Lyrics: 1 Lo! a stranger standing there, Knocking, knocking at the door, Lovely stranger, wond'rous fair, Knocking, knocking at the door; Waiting, oh! so patiently, Calling oh! so tenderly, Open now thy heart to me; Oh, rise, and let me in. 2 'Tis thy Saviour waiting there, Knocking, knocking at the door, Calling thee, oh wanderer, Knocking, knocking at the door; Pleading, oh! so earnestly, Striving oh! so faithfully, Tis thy Saviour calls to thee; Oh, rise, and let me in. 3 Hear the Saviour call today Knocking, knocking at the door; Do not grieve thy Lord away, Knocking, knocking at the door. Weary, worn, and troubled breast, Tempted one, with care opprest, I will give thy spirit rest; Oh, rise, and let me in. 4 Shall the Saviour plead in vain, Knocking, knocking at the door? Will you slight His call again, Knocking, knocking at the door? Will you heed His earnest plea? "Heavy laden, come to me." Rest and peace I give to thee; Oh, rise, and let me in. Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Used With Tune: [Lo! a stranger standing there]

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Rise, and let me in

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Crowning Glory No. 1 #91 (1890) First Line: Lo! a stranger standing there Lyrics: 1 Lo! a stranger standing there, Knocking, knocking at the door, Lovely stranger, wond'rous fair, Knocking, knocking at the door; Waiting, oh! so patiently, Calling oh! so tenderly, Open now thy heart to me; Oh, rise, and let me in. 2 'Tis thy Saviour waiting there, Knocking, knocking at the door, Calling thee, oh wanderer, Knocking, knocking at the door; Pleading, oh! so earnestly, Striving oh! so faithfully, Tis thy Saviour calls to thee; Oh, rise, and let me in. 3 Hear the Saviour call today Knocking, knocking at the door; Do not grieve thy Lord away, Knocking, knocking at the door. Weary, worn, and troubled breast, Tempted one, with care opprest, I will give thy spirit rest; Oh, rise, and let me in. 4 Shall the Saviour plead in vain, Knocking, knocking at the door? Will you slight His call again, Knocking, knocking at the door? Will you heed His earnest plea? "Heavy laden, come to me." Rest and peace I give to thee; Oh, rise, and let me in. Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo! a stranger standing there]

Rise, and Let Me In

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Temple Themes and Sacred Songs #s108 (1888) First Line: Lo! a stranger standing there Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo! a stranger standing there]

Rise, and Let Me In

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Pearls of Gospel Song #25 (1884) First Line: Lo! a stranger standing there Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo! a stranger standing there]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: W. A. O. Author of "Rise, and let me in" in Crowning Glory No. 1 William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry