The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#947

947. The Heavens Are Lowering Over Cast

Text Information

• First Line: The heav'ns are lowering overcast (Der Himmel hängt voll Wolken schwer)
• Title: The Heavens Are Lowering Over Cast
• German Title: Der Himmel hängt voll Wolken schwer
• Translator: John J. Overholt (1965)
• Refrain First Line: I'll gladly come, gladly to Thee
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8. with Ref.
• Language: English; German
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 42:2
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Heaven: Desire, Hope, Prospect for
• Source: Deutsches Lieder und Melodienbuch, From
• Copyright: Translation Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? Ps. 42:2.

Tune Information

• Name: ICH GINGE GERN
• Arranger: John J. Overholt
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8. with Ref.
• Incipit: 12333 55442 34454
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Deutsches Lieder und Melodienbuch, From
• Copyright: Arrangement Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 72

Tune Information:

"I'll Gladly Come", (Ich Ginge Gern), is dedicated to the memory of the arranger's father, the late Joseph S. Overholt (1876-1937), who was a great lover of hymn and song. While on a visit to Canada he became aquainted [sic] with the German melody, "Ich Ginge Gern". The writer remembers with fond recollection the singing of this Gospel song since childhood in his father's home.