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[There's a promise given by the Heav'nly King]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. M. Harris Incipit: 34555 17656 54322 Used With Text: I, the Lord, Will Keep Thee

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: There's a promise given by the Heav'nly King Refrain First Line: "I the Lord, will keep thee;" 'tis His word today Lyrics: 1 There’s a promise given by the Heav’nly King, To the lowly hearted who to Jesus cling; Tho’ thro’ earth they journey as an exile band, “I, the Lord, will keep thee, and will hold thine hand.” Chorus: “I the Lord, will keep thee;” ‘tis His word today; Evermore will hold thee; trust Him all the way; Sing aloud hosanna for His promise grand, “I, the Lord, will keep thee, and will hold thine hand.” 2 By His grace He called thee from the ways of sin, Gave His Holy Spirit, breathing peace within; In the paths of blessing, by His wisdom planned, Ask the Lord to keep thee; He will hold thine hand. [Chorus] 3 As the blessed Maser in His wondrous love, Brought to those in sorrow, gladness from above, He will make us sunbeams, in a darkened land, He, the Lord, will keep thee; He will hold thine hand. [Chorus] 4 Sometimes gloomy shadows overspread our sky, Joys that we have cherished, blooming but to die; But in realms of glory, we shall understand, Till then, let Him keep thee, let Him hold thine hand. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There's a promise given by the Heav'nly King]

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I, the Lord, Will Keep Thee

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Light and Life Songs #8 (1904) First Line: There's a promise given by the Heav'nly King Refrain First Line: "I the Lord, will keep thee;" 'tis His word today Lyrics: 1 There’s a promise given by the Heav’nly King, To the lowly hearted who to Jesus cling; Tho’ thro’ earth they journey as an exile band, “I, the Lord, will keep thee, and will hold thine hand.” Chorus: “I the Lord, will keep thee;” ‘tis His word today; Evermore will hold thee; trust Him all the way; Sing aloud hosanna for His promise grand, “I, the Lord, will keep thee, and will hold thine hand.” 2 By His grace He called thee from the ways of sin, Gave His Holy Spirit, breathing peace within; In the paths of blessing, by His wisdom planned, Ask the Lord to keep thee; He will hold thine hand. [Chorus] 3 As the blessed Maser in His wondrous love, Brought to those in sorrow, gladness from above, He will make us sunbeams, in a darkened land, He, the Lord, will keep thee; He will hold thine hand. [Chorus] 4 Sometimes gloomy shadows overspread our sky, Joys that we have cherished, blooming but to die; But in realms of glory, we shall understand, Till then, let Him keep thee, let Him hold thine hand. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a promise given by the Heav'nly King]

I, the Lord, Will Keep Thee

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Waves of Glory #33 (1905) First Line: There's a promise given by the Heav'nly King Refrain First Line: "I the Lord, will keep thee;" 'tis His word today Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a promise given by the Heav'nly King]

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E. E. Hewitt

1851 - 1920 Author of "I, the Lord, Will Keep Thee" in Waves of Glory Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)

J. M. Harris

1867 - 1934 Composer of "[There's a promise given by the Heav'nly King]" in Waves of Glory Born: May 29, 1867, Williamsport, Ohio. Died: July 20, 1934, Miami, Florida. John’s wife was songwriter Margaret Harris. His works include: Waves of Glory No. 1 (Los Angeles, California: Nazarene Publishing Company, 1905) (editor) Spiritual Songs, edited with his wife Margaret & G. A. McLaughlin (Chicago, Illinois: Christian Witness Publishing Company, circa 1908) Glorious Gospel in Song (Chicago, Illinois: Christian Witness Publishing Company, 1910) (editor) --www.hymntime.com/tch