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Author: James L. Nicholson Meter: 8.8.8.8.9.9 Appears in 24 hymnals First Line: I praise the Lord that one like me Refrain First Line: He says that whosoever will Lyrics: 1 I praise the Lord that one like me, For mercy may to Jesus flee. Refrain: He says that whosoever will, May seek and find salvation still. My Savior’s promise faileth never; He counts me in the whosoever. 2 I was to sin a wretched slave; But Jesus died my soul to save. [Refrain] 3 I look by faith and see this word, Stamped with the blood of Christ, my Lord. [Refrain] 4 I now believe He saves my soul, His precious blood hath made me whole. [Refrain] Used With Tune: VADODARA Text Sources: Gems of Praise by John R. Sweney (Philadelphia: Methodist Episcopal Book Room, 1876)

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[I praise the Lord that one like me]

Appears in 15 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Incipit: 53331 23215 61143 Used With Text: Whosoever

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Whosoever

Author: James Nicholson Hymnal: The Ark of Praise #43 (1882) First Line: I praise the Lord that one like me Refrain First Line: My Savior's promise faileth never Lyrics: 1 I praise the Lord that one like me For mercy may to Jesus flee, He says that whosoever will May seek and find salvation still. Refrain: My Saviour’s promise faileth never; He counts me in the Whosoever. My Saviour’s promise faileth never; He counts me in the Whosoever. 2 I was to sin a wretched slave, But Jesus died my soul to save; He says that whosoever will May seek and find salvation still. [Refrain] 3 I look by faith and see this word, Stamped with the blood of Christ my Lord, He says that whosoever will May seek and find salvation still. [Refrain] 4 I now believe he saves my soul, His precious blood hath made me whole; He says that whosoever will May seek and find salvation still. [Refrain] Tune Title: [I praise the Lord that one like me]

Whosoever

Author: James Nicholson Hymnal: Temple Themes and Sacred Songs #s97 (1888) First Line: I praise the Lord that one like me Refrain First Line: My Saviour's promise faileth never Languages: English Tune Title: [I praise the Lord that one like me]

Whosoever

Author: James Nicholson Hymnal: Songs of Salvation #4 (1887) First Line: I praise the Lord that one like me Refrain First Line: My Saviour's promise faileth never Languages: English Tune Title: [I praise the Lord that one like me]

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James Nicholson

1828 - 1896 Author of "Whosoever" in The Ark of Praise James L Nicholson United Kingdom/USA 1828-1876. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States around age 25. He lived in Philadelphia, PA, worked as a postal clerk, and was a member of the Wharton Street Methodist Episcopal Church there for about 20 years, where he taught Sunday school, led singing in church, and assisted in evangelical work. This was also hymn writer, William J Kirkpatrick’s, church. Around 1871 he moved to Washington, DC, and worked as a postal clerk there. In addition to his hymn writing, he also wrote several books, one on birds and their care, one on forensic medicine. He died in Washington, DC, but was buried in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry =============== Nicholson, James, an American Methodist minister, is the author of (1) "Dear [Lord] Jesus I long to be perfectly whole" (Holiness desired); and (2) "There's a beautiful land on high " (Heaven), both of which are in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, 1878. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[I praise the Lord that one like me]" in The Ark of Praise 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