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[My heart was oppressed with the burden of sin]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: R. M. McIntosh Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 51123 17616 55112

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin Refrain First Line: I longed for His grace Lyrics: 1 My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin, I felt conscious guilt, and deep sorrow within. I sighed for relief, for forgiveness and peace, That God would in mercy my spirit release. Refrain: I longed for His grace, Oh! I longed for His grace, I longed, how I longed, for His mercy and grace. 2 Encompassed with darkness, no light could I gain, No comfort and hope of salvation obtain. It seemed that in vain were my tears and my pray'r, That I was forsaken, to sink in despair. [Refrain] 3 But glory and thanks be to God for His grace, He shone on my soul with the light of His face. He granted me pardon, He filled me with rest, His love shed abroad, and sweet peace in my breast. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin]

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My heart was oppressed

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: Light and Life #48 (1881) First Line: My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin Refrain First Line: I longed for His grace Lyrics: 1 My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin, I felt conscious guilt, and deep sorrow within. I sighed for relief, for forgiveness and peace, That God would in mercy my spirit release. Refrain: I longed for His grace, Oh! I longed for His grace, I longed, how I longed, for His mercy and grace. 2 Encompassed with darkness, no light could I gain, No comfort and hope of salvation obtain. It seemed that in vain were my tears and my pray'r, That I was forsaken, to sink in despair. [Refrain] 3 But glory and thanks be to God for His grace, He shone on my soul with the light of His face. He granted me pardon, He filled me with rest, His love shed abroad, and sweet peace in my breast. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin]

My Heart Was Oppressed

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: Prayer and Praise #129 (1883) First Line: My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin Refrain First Line: I longed for his grace Languages: English Tune Title: [My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin]

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Joseph H. Martin

Person Name: Rev. J. H. Martin Author of "My heart was oppressed" in Light and Life Late 19th Century. Martin was a minister. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_jh.htm

R. M. McIntosh

1836 - 1889 Composer of "[My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin]" in Light and Life Used Pseudonym: Robert M. McIntosh ========== Rigdon (Robert) McCoy McIntosh USA 1836-1899 Born at Maury County, TN, into a farming family, he attended Jackson College in Columbia, TN, graduating in 1854. He studied music under Asa Everett in Richmond, VA, and became a traveling singing school teacher. He also served briefly in the Civil War. He wrote several hymns during this period of his life. In 1860 he married Sarah McGlasson, and they had a daughter, Loulie Everett. In 1875 he was appointed head of the Vanderbilt University Music Department in Nashville, TN. In 1877 he joined the faculty of Emory College, Oxford, GA. In 1895 he left Emory College to devote his time to the R M McIntosh Publishing Company. He also served as music editor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Publishing House for over 30 years. His song book publications include: “Good news” (1876), “Light & life” (1881), “Prayer & praise” (1883), “New life” (1879), “New life #2” (1886), and “Songs of service” (1896). He died in Atlanta, GA. John Perry