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[Scattering precious seed by the wayside]

Appears in 75 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Geo. C. Hugg Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 55565 13215 55565 Used With Text: Scattering Precious Seed

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Scattering Precious Seed

Author: W. A. Ogden Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Scattering precious seed by the wayside Refrain First Line: Sowing in the morning Used With Tune: [Scattering precious seed by the wayside]
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Streue des Wortes köstliche Saat

Author: Carl Röhl; W. A. Ogden Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Streue des Wortes köstlichen Samen Refrain First Line: Streue aus am Morgen, Streue hoch am Tage Used With Tune: [Streue des Wortes köstlichen Samen]
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Säet guten Samen

Author: W. H. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Streuet den Samen aus auf den Pfaden Refrain First Line: Säet schon am Morgen Used With Tune: [Streuet den Samen aus auf den Pfaden]

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Scattering Precious Seed

Author: W. A. Ogden Hymnal: Light in the Valley #156 (1898) First Line: Scattering precious seed by the wayside Refrain First Line: Sowing in the morning Lyrics: 1 Scattering precious seed by the wayside, Scattering precious seed by the hillside, Scattering precious seed o'er the field, wide; Scattering precious seed by the way. Chorus: Sowing in the morning, Sowing at the noontide, Sowing in the evening, Sowing the precious seed by the way. 2 Scattering precious seed for the growing, Scattering precious seed, freely sowing, Scattering precious seed trusting, knowing, Surely the Lord will send it the rain. [Chorus] 3 Scattering precious seed, doubting never, Scattering precious seed, trusting ever, Sowing the word with pray'r and endeavor, Trusting the Lord for growth and for yield. [Chorus] Topics: Missionary; Work Languages: English Tune Title: [Scattering precious seed by the wayside]
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Scattering Precious Seed

Author: W. A. Ogden Hymnal: The Majestic Hymnal, number two #278 (1959) First Line: Scattering precious seed by the wayside Refrain First Line: Sowing in the morning Topics: Sowing and Reaping; Sowing and Reaping Languages: English Tune Title: [Scattering precious seed by the wayside]
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Scattering Precious Seed

Author: W. A. Ogden Hymnal: Christian Hymns #314 (1935) First Line: Scattering precious seed by the wayside Refrain First Line: Sowing in the morning Lyrics: 1 Scattering precious seed by the wayside, Scattering precious seed by the hillside; Scattering precious seed o'er the field, wide, Scattering precious seed by the way. Refrain: Sowing in the morning, Sowing at the noontide; Sowing in the evening, Sowing the precious seed by the way. 2 Scattering precious seed for the growing, Scattering precious seed freely sowing; Scattering precious seed trusting, knowing, Surely the Lord will send it the rain. [Refrain] 3 Scattering precious seed, doubting never, Scattering precious seed, trusting ever; Sowing the word with pray'r and endeavor, Trusting the Lord for growth and for yield. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Scattering precious seed by the wayside]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Author of "Scattering Precious Seed" in Light in the Valley 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

George C. Hugg

1848 - 1907 Person Name: Geo. C. Hugg Composer of "[Scattering precious seed by the wayside]" in Light in the Valley George Crawford Hugg USA 1848-1907. Born near Haddonfield, NJ, he became choirmaster at the Berlin, NJ, Presbyterian Church at age 12. At age 14 he published his first song, “Walk in the light”, which became very popular. He married Anne E Ketchum, and they had a daughter, Evangeline. He served as choirmaster of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, and also the Broad Street and Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Churches there. He was also closely associated with the Harper Memorial Presbyterian Church there. He was a prolific composer with over 2000 works, publishing 18 books of revival and Sunday school music, and 90 songs for special occasions (Christmas, Easter, etc.). He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry

William Horn

1839 - 1917 Person Name: W. H. Author of "Säet guten Samen" in Liederperlen Horn, William. (Germany, May 1, 1839--April 27, 1917). Evangelical. Come to United States in 1855, settled in Wisconsin. Licensed in 1861, ordained elder 1866, presiding elder 1871, bishop 1891. Editor of various Evangelical German-language publications, including Das Evangelische Magazin and Christliche Kinderfreund. Editor of German weekly of the Evangelical Association, 1883, Christliche Botschafter. Editor of Evangelisches Gesangbuch, 1877, for which he supplied a number of hymns. His most famous hymn was "Pure and free from all corruption." He wrote 24 hymns in all, and has been called one of the greatest of the German writers in America. Translated many English hymns into German. Retired as bishop in 1915. --Robert S. Wilson, DNAH Archives --Ellen Jane Lorenz, DNAH Archives William Horn was born in Germany May 1, 1839. He died in 1917. He came to U.S. in 1855 and settled in Wisconsin. Licensed in 1861, he rose through the ranks of ordained elder and bishop. He retired as Bishop in 1915 and died April 27, 1917. He was the editor of various Evangelical German-lanuage publications including EVANGELISCHES GESANGBUCH of 1877, for which he supplied a number of hymns. Of his twenty-four hymns the most famous, according to Ellen J. Lorenz, was "Pure and free from all corruption". He also translated many English hymns into German. —Mary L. VanDyke for Dictionary of American Hymnology, Oberlin College Library (14 December 2003)
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