STORY OF JESUS (Sweney)

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STORY OF JESUS (Sweney)

Composer: John R. Sweney (1880)
Published in 211 hymnals

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Composer: John R. Sweney

John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregati… Go to person page >

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Title:	STORY OF JESUS (Sweney)
Composer:	John R. Sweney (1880)
Meter:	8.7.8.7 D with refrain
Incipit:	33213 45352 34323
Key:	E♭ Major
Copyright:	Public Domain

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The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 100

Organ Solo

Wonderful Words of Life: Hymns of Salvation and Repentance
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 26
The Organist's Library Volume 55
Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 40
Hosannas to the King!: A Palm Sunday Suite for Organ
Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 8
The Organ Portfolio Volume 76 Number 5 May June 2013: The Service Music Anthology for the Church Organist
Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Mary McDonald
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 6
The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 46 Number 6 July August 2012: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Albin C. Whitworth
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 3
The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 46 Number 6 July August 2012: The Organist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Albin C. Whitworth
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 3
Best-Ever Gospel for Organ
Composer/Editor Eugene McCluskey
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2000) pp. 12
The Organist Volume 103 Number 3 July 1999: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; Christina Beckett
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1999) pp. 70
Herman Voss Presents Organ Favorites
Composer/Editor Hermann Voss
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1970) pp. 8
Herman Voss Presents Organ Favorites Volume One
Composer/Editor Hermann Voss
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1970) pp. 8
Sacred Songs for Organ No. 2: Hammond and Pipe Organ
Composer/Editor Peter P. Slack
Published By: The Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Company (1961) pp. 23

Piano Solo

The Church Pianist's Library Volume 18
Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 80
High King of Heaven!: Hymns Exalting the Christ
Composer/Editor Patti Drennan
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2015) pp. 46
The Church Pianist Volume 31 Number 6 July August 2015: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Larry Shackley; Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 12
Inspirational Hymn Medleys: 8 Solo Piano Arrangements of Timeless Hymns
Composer/Editor Mary K. Sallee
Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2013) pp. 25
Hymns from the Heart
Composer/Editors Lari Goss; Bill Wolaver
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2011) pp. 44
33 Contemporary Hymns for Solo Piano Volume 2
Composer/Editors Carol McMillen Tornquist; Bill Wolaver
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2007) pp. 34
Dino - Sacred Piano Hymns Collection: Hymns for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Dino Kartsonakis
Published By: DCK Enterprises (2006) pp. 10
Footsteps of Jesus: A Musical Journey Through the Life of Christ
Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
Published By: GlorySound (2002) pp. 16
The Story Continues: 34 More All Time Favorite Hymns for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Anthony Burger
Published By: Anthony Burger Productions (2001) pp. 2, 75
Quiet Reflections Volume One: Hymns and Spiritual Songs for Holy Communion, Service of Worship and Personal Devotion
Composer/Editor Mark Looney
Published By: John Rich Music Press (2000) pp. 3
Rags to Riches: Hymns & Gospel Songs a la Ragtime
Composer/Editor Jolene Boyd
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1998) pp. 20
The Anthony Burger Collection: Arrangements for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Anthony Burger
Published By: Gaither Music Company, Inc. (1997) pp. 3
The Church Pianist Volume 8 Number 1 September 1991: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Robin McGee
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1991) pp. 29
I Love Thee: For Piano
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Benjamin Harlan
Published By: Broadman Press (1986) pp. 19
Soaring: Hymn Interpretations for Piano
Composer/Editor Kay Hawkes Goodyear
Published By: Chapel Hill Music, Inc. (1986) pp. 9
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 100
10 Gospel Favorites: For Piano Solo
Composer/Editor Darrell V. Archer
Published By: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (1983) pp. 6
Keyboard Favorites Volume Three
Composer/Editor Gloria Roe
Published By: The Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Company (1963) pp. 16
Sacred Classics Book Two: In Hymn Interpretations for the Piano
Composer/Editor Henrietta Eleanor Fruen
Published By: Biola Book Room (1941) pp. 38

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Easy Gospel Duets: For Keyboard 4 hands
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1986) pp. 2

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Near the Cross: Gospel Duets for Piano -- Four Hands
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1987) pp. 8

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #122

Text: Tell Me the Story of Jesus

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