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Clinging Closer to Jesus

Author: Arthur W. French Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Cling closer to Jesus Refrain First Line: Oh! cling to the Saviour Used With Tune: [Cling closer to Jesus]

[Cling closer to Jesus]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. H. Tenney Incipit: 55651 56176 52234 Used With Text: Clinging Closer to Jesus

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Author: Arthur W. French Hymnal: Gospel Jewels #78 (1890) First Line: Cling closer to Jesus Refrain First Line: Oh, cling to the Savior Lyrics: 1 Cling closer to Jesus, Ye weary ones, cling, And rest ‘neath the shadow Of his mighty wing; Nor from that blest shelter Go ever astray: Cling closer to Jesus, Cling closer to-day! Refrain: Oh, cling to the Saviour, Your refuge and stay! Cling closer to Jesus, Still closer to-day! 2 Cling closer to Jesus, Ye penitents, cling, His mercy shall sweeten The bitterest sting; His patience, his kindness Come feel while you may; Cling closer to Jesus, Cling closer to-day! [Refrain] 3 Cling closer to Jesus, Come, Christian, and cling; Unto him your troubles And suffering bring; He’ll bear every burden, And lighten your way; Cling closer to Jesus, Cling closer to-day! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Cling closer to Jesus]

Clinging Closer to Jesus

Author: Arthur W. French Hymnal: Gems of Gospel Song #86 (1881) First Line: Cling closer to Jesus Refrain First Line: Oh! cling to the Saviour Languages: English Tune Title: [Cling closer to Jesus]

Clinging Closer to Jesus

Author: Arthur W. French Hymnal: Quartette #407 (1889) First Line: Cling closer to Jesus Refrain First Line: Oh! cling to the Saviour Languages: English Tune Title: [Cling closer to Jesus]

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J. H. Tenney

1840 - 1918 Composer of "[Cling closer to Jesus]" in Gospel Jewels John Harrison Tenney, 1840-1918 Born: November 22, 1840, Rowley, Massachusetts. Born just after the presidential campaign of "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too," Tenney was named after American president William Henry Harrison. A deacon in the Congregational Church in Linebrook, Massachusetts, he edited or was associate editor of over 30 books, and contributed to hundreds more. His works include: American Male Choir Temperance Jewels, with Elisha Hoffman (Boston, Massachusetts: Oliver Ditson & Company, 1879) Bells of Victory, with Elisha Hoffman (Boston, Massachusetts: Oliver Ditson & Company, 1888) Gems of Gospel Song Golden Sunbeams Sharon’s Dewy Rose Songs of Faith Shining Light Songs of Joy Sparkling and Bright Spiritual Songs, Nos. 1 and 2 Sweet Fields of Eden The Beacon Light The Singing School Banner The Anthem Offering The American Anthem Book The Crown of Praise Sources-- Hall, pp. 219-22 Music-- Asilomar Bogotá Beyond the Swelling Flood Cancún Come to Jesus Ever Will I Pray Hallowed Hour of Prayer Jesus Is Passing This Way Jubilate! My Anchor Is Holding Nothing Between Onward Christian Soldiers Sabbath Bell San Francisco We’ll Never Say Goodbye Where Will You Spend Eternity? --www.hymntime.com/tch