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Bible Songs for Children

Publication Date: 1958 Publisher: The C. E. I. Publishing Co. Publication Place: Athens, AL Editors: Robert A. Hawkins

Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Jesus called them one by one Lyrics: 1 Jesus called them one by one; Peter, Andrew, James and John. Next came Phillip, Thomas too, Matthew and Bartholomew. Chorus: Yes, Jesus called them; Yes, Jesus called them; Yes, Jesus called them; and they all followed Him. 2 James the one they called the less, Simon, also Thaddaeus; Twelve apostles Judas made, Jesus was by him betrayed. [Chorus] 3 Matthias then took Judas' place To preach to men of every race. Paul three preaching trips did make, And went to Rome for Jesus' sake. [Chorus]

Books of the New Testament

Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

Books of the Old Testament

Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Let us sing the books of Moses, of Moses, of Moses Lyrics: 1 Let us sing the books of Moses, of Moses, of Moses, Let us sing the books of Moses for he wrote the Law. First, Genesis; second, Exodus; third, Leviticus; fourth, Numbers; And fifth is Deuteronomy, the last of them all. 2 Let us sing the books of history, of history, of history; Let us sing the books of history which tells of the Jews. There's Joshua and Judges and the story of Ruth; Then First and Second Samuel, and First and Second Kings; Then First and Second Chronicles which give us the records; Then Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther the queen. 3 Let us sing the books of poetry, of poetry, of poetry; Let us sing the books of poetry, the songs the Jews sang. Job the patient, Psalms of David and the Proverbs of a wise one; And then Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. 4 Let us sing the major prophets, major prophets, major prophets, Let us sing the major prophets, they wrote five books in all. Isaiah, Jeremiah, who wrote Lamentations; Then Ezekiel and Daniel, who were true to their God. 5 Let us sing the minor prophets, minor prophets, minor prophets, Let us sing the minor prophets, there were twelve of them all. Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.

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Instances

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The Apostles Song

Hymnal: BSFC1958 #1 (1958) First Line: Jesus called them one by one Lyrics: 1 Jesus called them one by one; Peter, Andrew, James and John. Next came Phillip, Thomas too, Matthew and Bartholomew. Chorus: Yes, Jesus called them; Yes, Jesus called them; Yes, Jesus called them; and they all followed Him. 2 James the one they called the less, Simon, also Thaddaeus; Twelve apostles Judas made, Jesus was by him betrayed. [Chorus] 3 Matthias then took Judas' place To preach to men of every race. Paul three preaching trips did make, And went to Rome for Jesus' sake. [Chorus]

Books of the New Testament

Hymnal: BSFC1958 #2 (1958) First Line: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

Books of the Old Testament

Hymnal: BSFC1958 #3 (1958) First Line: Let us sing the books of Moses, of Moses, of Moses Lyrics: 1 Let us sing the books of Moses, of Moses, of Moses, Let us sing the books of Moses for he wrote the Law. First, Genesis; second, Exodus; third, Leviticus; fourth, Numbers; And fifth is Deuteronomy, the last of them all. 2 Let us sing the books of history, of history, of history; Let us sing the books of history which tells of the Jews. There's Joshua and Judges and the story of Ruth; Then First and Second Samuel, and First and Second Kings; Then First and Second Chronicles which give us the records; Then Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther the queen. 3 Let us sing the books of poetry, of poetry, of poetry; Let us sing the books of poetry, the songs the Jews sang. Job the patient, Psalms of David and the Proverbs of a wise one; And then Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. 4 Let us sing the major prophets, major prophets, major prophets, Let us sing the major prophets, they wrote five books in all. Isaiah, Jeremiah, who wrote Lamentations; Then Ezekiel and Daniel, who were true to their God. 5 Let us sing the minor prophets, minor prophets, minor prophets, Let us sing the minor prophets, there were twelve of them all. Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.

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People

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Anna Bartlett Warner

1824 - 1915 Person Name: Anna B. Warner Hymnal Number: 25 Author of "Jesus Loves Me" in Bible Songs for Children Warner, Anna, daughter of Henry W. Warner, and sister of Sarah Warner, author of Queechy, and other novels, was born near New York City about 1822. She is the author of the novel, Say and Seal, 1859, and others of a like kind. She also edited Hymns of the Church Militant, 1858; and published Wayfaring Hymns, Original and Translated, 1869. Her original hymns in common use include:— l. Jesus loves me, this I know. The love of Jesus. In Say and Seal. 1859. 2. 0 little child, lie still and sleep. A Mother's Evening Hymn. In Temple Choir. 1867. 3. One more day's work for Jesus. Evening. From Wayfaring Hymns. 1869. 4. The world looks very beautiful. A Child Pilgrim, circa 1860. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) Pseudonym: Amy Lothrop ================ See also in: Hymn Writers of the Church

Jane Eliza Leeson

1807 - 1882 Person Name: Jane E. Leeson Hymnal Number: 55 Author of "Saviour Teach Me Day By Day" in Bible Songs for Children Leeson, Jane E.. The earliest work by Miss Leeson with which we are acquainted is her Infant Hymnings. Then followed Hymns and Scenes of Childhood, or A Sponsor's Gift (London, James Burns; Nottingham, Dearden), 1842, in which the Infant Hymnings were incorporated. Concerning Pt. ii. of the Hymns and Scenes, &c, Miss Leeson says, "For the best of the Poems in the second part, the Writer is indebted to a friend." In the Rev. Henry Formby's Catholic Hymns arranged in order for the principal Festivals, Feasts of Saints, and other occasions of Devotion throughout the Year, London, Burns and Lambert, N.D. [1851], "Imprimatur, N. Cardinalis Wiseman, May 3rd, 1853," her translation of Victimae Paschali (“Christ the Lord is risen to-day"), and her "Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep" (also in Hymns & Scenes, 1842), were given under the signature "M. L." Her Paraphrases and Hymns for Congregational Singing (most of " which were re-written from the Scottish Translations and Paraphrases (q.v.), 1781) were published by Wertheimer & Co., London, in 1853. In the Irvingite Hymns for the Use of the Churches, 1864, there are five of her original hymns and four of her translations from the Latin under the signature of "J. E. L.; "and most of these were repeated in the 2nd edition, 1871. In addition Miss Leeson is the author of several other works, including The Christian Child's Book, 1848, The Child's Book of Ballads, 1849, Songs of Christian Chivalry, 1848, Margaret, a Poem, 1850, The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy, and others. Her hymns in common use include:— 1. A little child may know. God's love of little Children. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 20, in 5 stanzas of 4 lines. 2. Dear Saviour, to Thy little lambs. For Purity. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 19, in 4 stanzas of 8 lines. 3. Father, I [we] love Thy house of prayer. Public Worship. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 76, in 3 stanzas of 12 lines. It is usually abbreviated. 4. Have ye counted the cost? Soldiers of the Cross . In Songs of Christian Chivalry, 1848, p. 8, in 10 stanzas of 9 lines. Usually abbreviated as in the Enlarged London Hymn Book, 1873. 5. In the dark and silent night. Confidence. In The Christian Child's Book, 1848, in 3 stanzas of 3 lines, with the refrain, "Hallelujah." It is in the Irish Church Hymnal , 1873, and other collections. 6. Jesus Christ, my Lord and King. Child's Praise of Christ. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 18, in 6 stanzas of 4 lines. 7. King of Saints and King of glory. All Saints . In her Paraphrases & Hymns, 1853, p. 84, in 2 stanzas of 8 lines. 8. Saviour, teach me day by day. Obedience. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 49, in 4 stanzas of 8 lines. In several hymn-books in Great Britain and America. 9. Songs of glory fill the sky. Christmas. In the Irvingite Hymns for the Use of the Churches, 1864, No. 21, in 3 stanzas of 8 lines, with the refrain "Hail! Lord Jesu." 10. Stand we prepared to see and hear. Advent. In the Irvingite Hymns for the Use of the Churches, 1864, No. 173, in 4 stanzas of 8 lines. Written in 1800. 11. Sweet the lesson Jesus taught. Christ blessing little Children. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 1, in 5 stanzas of 4 lines. 12. Wake the song, 0 Zion's daughter. A cento of much excellence, which see. 13. Wake, ye saints, the song of triumph. Ascension . Written in 1861, and published in the Irvingite Hymns for the Use of the Churches, 1864, No. 60, in 4 stanzas of 6 lines, with the refrain "Hallelujah." In stanza ii., lines 3, 4, and 6 are from C. Wesley's "Hail the day that sees Him rise." Miss Leeson's most popular hymn, “Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep," and her translations from the Latin are noted elsewhere in this work. Of Miss Leeson's personal history we can gather nothing. Born 1807; died 1882. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)