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Author: L. F. Lindsay Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: A Christian band from far and near Refrain First Line: This blest Endeavor band Used With Tune: [A Christian band from far and near]

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[A Christian band from far and near]

Appears in 7 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 56533 56511 35177 Used With Text: The Endeavor Band

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The Endeavor Band

Author: L. F. Lindsay Hymnal: Living Hymns #108 (1890) First Line: A Christian band from far and near Refrain First Line: This blest Endeavor band Lyrics: 1 A Christian band from far and near, We meet to learn of Jesus here, To read his word, whose every line Is full of hope and joy divine. Chorus: This blest Endeavour band, All o'er this broad bright land, Is gathered in His Name, To grasp the friendly hand, Our thoughts are one in thee, Our prayers will ever be, That God may bless and ever keep The Y. P. S. C. E. 2 A Christian band where all may sing, Glad songs of praise to God our King, And youthful hearts may find the way, To perfect peace and endless day. [Chorus] 3 Each willing hand and thankful heart Is bound again before we part, As Sheaves on earth are bound with twine, His word shall bind as cords divine. [Chorus] 4 The Master’s work we’ll still pursue, And once again our pledge renew, To him who saves us by his love, Till gathered home with him above. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [A Christian band from far and near]

The Endeavor Band

Author: L. F. Lindsay Hymnal: Junior Songs #108 (1892) First Line: A Christian band from far and near Refrain First Line: This blest Endeavor band Lyrics: 1 A Christian band from far and near, We meet to learn of Jesus here, To read his word, whose every line Is full of hope and joy divine. Chorus: This blest Endeavor band, All o'er this broad bright land, Is gathered in His Name, To grasp the friendly hand, Our thoughts are one in thee, Our prayers will ever be, That God may bless and keep The Y. P. S. C. E. 2 A Christian band where all may sing, Glad songs of praise to God our King, And youthful hearts may find the way, To perfect peace and endless day. [Chorus] 3 Each willing hand and thankful heart Is bound again before we part, As Sheaves on earth are bound with twine, His word shall bind as cords divine. [Chorus] 4 The Master's work we'll still pursue, And once again our pledge renew, To him who saves us by his love, Till gathered home with him above. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [A Christian band from far and near]

The Endeavor Band

Author: L. F. Lindsay Hymnal: Songs for Christ and the Church #42 (1892) First Line: A Christian band from far and near Refrain First Line: This blest Endeavor band Languages: English Tune Title: [A Christian band from far and near]

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John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[A Christian band from far and near]" in Junior Songs 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 congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission