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Author: Ed. H. Jackson Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield Lyrics: 1 How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield, Unwatch’d and untended by man! For the Lord gives them beauty to brighten the field, And the flow’rs are a part of His plan; Let me never despair Of His love and His care, If He thinks of the flow’rs, if on fields He has smil’d, He will care so much more for a child. 2 There is not a sparrow that cleaves the blue air Unnoticed by God in its fall, For He made them, He knows them, they all have His care, And He loves them altho’ they’re so small; Let us bless His dear name Who is always the same, For He wants us to know that we’re tho’t of above, And that each little child has His love. 3 The moss grows unseen in the niche of the wall, But could not be there without God; And the dewdrops, that find it where rain cannot fall, He has purposely scattered abroad; So in my lowly place I may still feel His grace, For the dew of His love can e’en come to me there, And His blessing in answer to prayer. 4 As we in His beautiful image were made, He loves us beyond all beside; But it grieved Him when sin caused that image to fade, And to give the lost beauty He died; And He now from His throne Would make us His own, He is saying with love that is boundless and free, “Let the little ones come unto Me.” Topics: Flower Day Used With Tune: [How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield]

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[How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Hermann von Müller Incipit: 55671 71212 33543 Used With Text: How Fair are the Lilies

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How Fair are the Lilies

Author: Ed. H. Jackson Hymnal: The Praise Book #250 (1906) First Line: How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield Lyrics: 1 How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield, Unwatch’d and untended by man! For the Lord gives them beauty to brighten the field, And the flow’rs are a part of His plan; Let me never despair Of His love and His care, If He thinks of the flow’rs, if on fields He has smil’d, He will care so much more for a child. 2 There is not a sparrow that cleaves the blue air Unnoticed by God in its fall, For He made them, He knows them, they all have His care, And He loves them altho’ they’re so small; Let us bless His dear name Who is always the same, For He wants us to know that we’re tho’t of above, And that each little child has His love. 3 The moss grows unseen in the niche of the wall, But could not be there without God; And the dewdrops, that find it where rain cannot fall, He has purposely scattered abroad; So in my lowly place I may still feel His grace, For the dew of His love can e’en come to me there, And His blessing in answer to prayer. 4 As we in His beautiful image were made, He loves us beyond all beside; But it grieved Him when sin caused that image to fade, And to give the lost beauty He died; And He now from His throne Would make us His own, He is saying with love that is boundless and free, “Let the little ones come unto Me.” Topics: Flower Day Tune Title: [How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield]

How Fair Are The Lilies

Author: Edward Hall Jackson Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #8471 First Line: How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield Lyrics: 1 How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield, Unwatched and untended by man! For the Lord gives them beauty to brighten the field, And the flowers are part of His plan. Let me never despair of His love and His care, If He thinks of the flowers, if on fields He has smiled, He will care so much more for a child. 2 There is not a sparrow that cleaves the blue air, Unnoticed by God in its fall; For He made them, He knows them, they all have His care, And He loves them altho’ they’re so small. Let us bless His dear name who is always the same, For He wants us to know that we’re thought of above, And that each little child has His love. 3 The moss grows unseen in the niche of the wall, But could not be there without God; And the dew drops that find it, where rain cannot fall, He has purposely scattered abroad; So in my lowly place I may still feel His grace, For the dew of His love can e’en come to me there, And His blessing in answer to prayer. 4 As we in His beautiful image were made, He loves us beyond all beside; But it grieved Him when sin caused that image to fade, And to give the lost beauty He died; And He now from His throne would make us His own, He is saying with love that is boundless and free, "Let the little ones come unto Me." Languages: English Tune Title: [How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield]

How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield

Author: Ed. Hall Jackson Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnary #67 (1906) Languages: English Tune Title: ELBERFELD

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Carey Bonner

1859 - 1938 Composer of "[How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield]" in The Cyber Hymnal Pseudonyms: E. Rawdon Bailey, A. Bryce, Nora C. E. Byrne, R. Y. Harding, Ernest B. Leslie, Frank Ernest Newton, Edwyn Vincent, Hermann von Müller ============ Bonner, Carey, was born in Southwark, Surrey, May 1, 1859. He entered the Baptist ministry after studying at Rawdon College, and held pastorates at Sale, Manchester (1884-95) and Portland, Southampton (1895-1900). Since Sept. 1900 he has been Secretary of the Sunday School Union. He edited words and music of the Garland of New Sunday School Music (issued in parts, 1881 and 1882; complete edition 1886), and the S. S. Hymnary, 1905; and the music of the Christian Endeavour Hymnal, 1896, and the Junior Hymnal, 1906. The longer hymns contributed by him to these works include:— 1. Father, hear Thy children's voices. [S. S. Anniversary.] Written 1905 for a Sunday School Festival at Toledo, Ohio, 1905, as above, No. 362. 2. Gently a voice is pleading. [Come to Jesus.] Written 1902, first published in his Hymns for the Mission, 1902, No. 41; 1905, No. 225. 3. God of little children. [Reverence.] 1882, as above; edition 1886, No. 39. Also in School Hymns, 1891, and Junior Hymnal, 1906. 4. In hope, and love, and steadfast faith. [For Conventions.] Written 1896; first published 1896, as above, No. 369. 5. Now when from one another parting. [Parting Hymn.] Written 1896; 1896, as above, No. 383. 6. We join our hearts and voices. [The Children’s Friend,] 1882, as above; edition 1886, No. 25. Also in School Hymns, 1891, No. 388. See also under "Alleluia dulce carmen," p. 1602, i. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907) =====================

Hermann von Müller

Composer of "[How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield]" in The Praise Book Pseudonym. See also Bonner, Carey, 1859-1938

Edward Hall Jackson

1838 - 1923 Person Name: Ed. H. Jackson Author of "How Fair are the Lilies" in The Praise Book Jackson, Edward Hall, son of a civil engineer, was born in Birmingham, April 12, 1838. In 1856 he joined a Baptist Church, and in 1859 became a Baptist minister. In that capacity he has laboured in Liverpool, Billesden (Leicestershire), Castle Donington, Ripley, and Louth; and as an occasional lecturer he has been widely popular. His hymns have been composed chiefly for Sunday School Anniversaries. Three were introduced into the Baptist Hymnal, 1879, and seven into the School Hymnal, 1880. The following are found in several Sunday School collections:— 1. A thousand blessings on the place. The Sunday School. 2. Brethren, we have found the Lord. Invitation to Church Fellowship. 3. Fearless, calm, and strong in love. Teachers' Meeting. 4. Hark for a voice to the children calling. Invitation Heavenwards. 5. How fair are the lilies, what fragrance they yield. Flower Services. 6. I have a work, 0 Lord. Teachers' Prayer. 7. Jesus, hear us for the young. Teachers' Prayer. 8. Little vessels on life's waters. Prayer for the Young. 9. Love each other, little children. Love and Patience. 10. Shall Jesus bid the children come? Children invited to Christ. 11. The golden land is shining. Heaven. [Rev. W. R. Stevenson, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)