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The Gracious Redeemer

Author: Jennie Cranston Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Glory, glory God is our heavenly Father Refrain First Line: Sing, O sing, sing of the gracious Redeemer

[Glory, glory God is our heavenly Father]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 15311 76176 51315 Used With Text: The Gracious Redeemer

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Author: Jennie Cranston Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #2011 First Line: Glory, glory, God is our heavenly Father Refrain First Line: Sing, O sing! Sing of the gracious Redeemer Lyrics: 1. Glory, glory, God is our heavenly Father; Thro’ His love He gave us His only Son, To redeem us, heirs of His glory forever, Heav’n and earth adore Him, the Holy One. Refrain Sing, O sing! Sing of the gracious Redeemer; Sing, O sing! His marvelous power make known. Praise Him, praise Him, He is our Shepherd eternal, High in power, He reigneth upon the throne. 2. Pardon, pardon, Jesus has purchased our pardon; Thro’ His death He gave to us hope and love. Shepherd, lead us close by the waters eternal, Coming down from fountains of grace above. [Refrain] 3. Praises, praises, sing to the Savior our praises! Hallelujah, grace reaches even me; Worthy, ever, He who hath brought us salvation, Throned above, our King and our Lord to be. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Glory, glory, God is our heavenly Father]

The Gracious Redeemer

Author: Jennie Cranston Hymnal: The New Living Hymns (Living Hymns No. 2) #119 (1902) First Line: Glory, glory God is our heavenly Father Refrain First Line: Sing, O sing, sing of the gracious Redeemer Languages: English Tune Title: [Glory, glory God is our heavenly Father]

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Jennie Cranston

Author of "The Gracious Redeemer" in The Cyber Hymnal Early 20th Century

W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: William Augustine Ogden Composer of "[Glory, glory, God is our heavenly Father]" in The Cyber Hymnal William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry