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We'll work for Jesus

Author: Lizzie Ashbaugh Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Christians, go work for Jesus

[Christian, go work for Jesus]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: H. S. Perkins Incipit: 53456 53423 45353 Used With Text: Work for Jesus

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We'll work for Jesus

Author: Lizzie Ashbaugh Hymnal: The Shining River #20 (1875) First Line: Christians, go work for Jesus

Author: Lizzie Ashbaugh Hymnal: Peerless Praise #62 (1882) First Line: Christian, go work for Jesus Refrain First Line: Work for Jesus, work for Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [Christian, go work for Jesus]

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Henry S. Perkins

1833 - 1914 Person Name: H. S. Perkins Composer of "[Christian, go work for Jesus]" in Peerless Praise Henry Southwick Perkins USA 1833-1914. Born at Stockbridge, VT, the son of musical parents (both singers) he was trained musically, primarly by his father. He attended some of the best literary schools in his youth. His formal music education began in 1857, when he entered the Boston Music School, graduating in 1861. For over 20 years he devoted considerable time to conducting music festivals and conventions throughout America, from ME to CA. He also taught music in NY, OH, IN, WI, IA, CO, KS, and TX. He served as Professor of Music at the University of IA (1867-69), principal of the IA Academy of Music, Iowa City, IA, for five years, and principal at the KS Normal Music School for five consecutive summers. He composed vocal music for choirs, Sunday school, public schools, choir societies, conventions and festivals. He helped organize the Music Teachers’ National Association in 1876, serving in most capacities there between (1887-1897). He also organized the IL Music Teachers Association in 1886, serving as its president for 10 years. He settled in Chicago in 1872 and was a noted music critic for the papers there. In 1891 he established the Chicago National College of Music. He published several hymn books, including: “The nightingale” (1860), “The church bell” (1867), “The song echo” (1971), “The sunny side” (1875), “The shining river” (1875), and “Gospel bells” (1883). He died at Chicago, IL. John Perry