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Author: Mrs. Lydia C. Baxter Appears in 25 hymnals First Line: I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done Refrain First Line: The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea Topics: Funeral Used With Tune: [I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done]

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[I am weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: S. S. Turley Incipit: 12321 21617 65551 Used With Text: Let Me Anchor

[I am weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Knowles Shaw Incipit: 55313 26651 32553 Used With Text: Beyond the Dark Sea

[I'm weary. I'm fainting; my day's work is done]

Appears in 7 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Hubert P. Main Tune Key: D Flat Major Incipit: 34556 55121 76713 Used With Text: Beyond the Dark Sea

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I'm Weary, I'm Fainting

Author: Mrs. Lydia Baxter, 1809-1874 Hymnal: The Alleluia #74 (1880) First Line: I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done Languages: English Tune Title: [I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done]

I'm Waiting for Thee

Author: Lydia Baxter Hymnal: Hallowed Hymns, New and Old #98 (1908) First Line: I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done Lyrics: 1 I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done; I'm watching and waiting for life's setting sun: The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea; Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea. The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea, Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea! 2 The cold surging billows that break at my feet, Have lost all their terror, their music is sweet: My Saviour is stilling the tempest for me; Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea. The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea, Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea! 3 Come, loving Redeemer, and take to Thy breast The heart that is panting and sighing for rest: My Saviour, I'm waiting, I'm waiting for Thee; Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea. The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea, Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea! 4 I'll lay my life's burden, O Lord, at Thy feet, For lov'd ones are watching my spirit to greet: The portals of glory are open for me; Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea. The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea, Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea! Topics: Heaven Languages: English Tune Title: [I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done]

I’m Waiting for Thee

Author: Lydia Baxter Hymnal: Hallowed Hymns, New and Old #98 (1911) First Line: I’m weary, I’m fainting, my day’s work is done Refrain First Line: The shadows are stretching afar o’er the lea Lyrics: 1 I’m weary, I’m fainting, my day’s work is done; I’m watching and waiting for life’s setting sun; The shadows are stretching afar o’er the lea; Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea. Refrain: The shadows are stretching afar o’er the lea, Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea. 2 The cold surging billows that break at my feet, Have lost all their terror, their music is sweet; My Saviour is stilling the tempest for me; Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea. [Refrain] 3 Come, loving Redeemer, and take to Thy breast The heart that is panting and sighing for rest; My Saviour, I’m waiting, I’m waiting for Thee; Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea. [Refrain] 4 I’ll lay my life’s burden, O Lord, at Thy feet, For lov’d ones are watching my spirit to greet; The portals of glory are open for me; Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I’m weary, I’m fainting, my day’s work is done]

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Anonymous

Person Name: Unknown Author of "Beyond the Dark Sea" in Lasting Hymns No. 2 In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries.

Knowles Shaw

1834 - 1878 Composer of "[I am weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done]" in Lasting Hymns No. 2 Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he was called the "singing evangelist." As a singer he was considered, in some respects, equal to Sankey and Bliss. reporters of the press al spoke of his singing as something wonderful. Soon after beginning to preach, he began to compose and to write music. His first song was "The Shining Ones," still popular. He published at different times five singing-books: "Shining Pearls," "Golden Gate," "Sparkling Jewels," "The Gospel Trumpet," and the "Morning Star." "Bringing in the Sheaves" was one of the last songs from his hand. His last meeting was held in Dallas, Texas, in May 1878. He was killed by a railroad accident, going from Dallas to McKinney, on the 7th of June, 1878. During his ministry he baptized over eleven thousand persons. --A History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County, Ohio. Cincinnati, 1882. DNAH Archives

Lydia Baxter

1809 - 1874 Author of "Beyond the Dark Sea" in Christ in Song Baxter, Lydia, an American Baptist, was b. at Petersburg, N. York, Sep. 2, 1800, married to Mr. Baxter, and d. in N. Y. June 22, 1874. In addition to her Gems by the Wayside, 1855, Mrs. Baxter contributed many hymns to collections for Sunday Schools, and Evangelistic Services. Of these, the following are the best known:— 1. Cast thy net again, my brother. Patient toil. Given in the Royal Diadem, N. Y., 1873. 2. Go, work in my vineyard. Duty. Also given in the Royal Diadem, 1873, and Mr. Sankey's S. & Solos, No. 4. 3. I'm kneeling, Lord, at mercy's gate. Lent. In Coronation Hymns, &c, N. Y., 1879. 4. I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done. Longing for rest. Royal Diadem. 1873. 5. In the fadeless spring-time. Heavenly Reunion. In the Royal Diadem, 1873, I. D. Sankey's S. S. & Solos, No. 256, and others. It was written for Mr. H. P. Main in 1872. 6. One by one we cross the river. Death. In Songs of Salvation, N. Y., 1870, I. D. Sankey's S. S. & Solos, No. 357, &c. It dates cir. 1866. 7. Take the name of Jesus with you. Name of Jesus. Written late in 1870, or early in 1871, for W. H. Doane, and pub. in Pure Gold, 1871. It is No. 148 of I. D. Sankey's S. S. & Solos. 8. The Master is coming. Invitation. In Songs of Salvation, 1870, No. 38. 9. There is a gate that stands ajar. Mercy. In New Hallowed Songs, and also the Gospel Songs of P. Bliss, 1874. It was written for S. J. Vail about 1872. It has attained to some popularity. It is given in Mr. Sankey's S. & Solos, No. 2. -John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

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[I am weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done]

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[I'm weary. I'm fainting; my day's work is done]

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I'm Weary, I'm Fainting

I'm Waiting for Thee

I’m Waiting for Thee

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