Sleeper, W. T. is given in I. D. Sankey’s Sacred Songs & Solos, 1881, as the author of “A ruler once came to Jesus by night” (Need for the New Birth).
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)… Go to person page >
Translator: E. Gebhardt
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This song was written while Stebbins was helping Dr. George Pentecost in evangelistic meetings in Worcester, Massachusetts: During those meetings, one of the subjects preached upon was the "New Birth." While presenting the truth, enforcing it by referri…
Display Title: Wer nicht aus Gott geborenFirst Line: Ein Oberster kam einst zu Jesu bei NachtTune Title: [Ein Oberster kam einst zu Jesu bei Nacht]Author: E. GebhardtDate: 1916
Display Title: Ein Oberster kam einst zu Jesu bei NachtFirst Line: Ein Oberster kam einst zu Jesu bei NachtTune Title: [Ein Oberster kam einst zu Jesu bei Nacht]Author: E. GebhardtDate: 1909