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My Only Plea

Author: W. S. M. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: In tenderness he sought me while far away from God Refrain First Line: For his own sake he sought me

[In tenderness he sought me while far away from God]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: W. Stillman Martin Incipit: 11176 65544 14333 Used With Text: My Only Plea

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Author: W. S. M. Hymnal: Songs of Redemption and Praise. Rev. #135 (1906) First Line: In tenderness he sought me while far away from God Refrain First Line: For his own sake he sought me Scripture: Acts 4:11 Languages: English Tune Title: [In tenderness he sought me while far away from God]

My Only Plea

Author: W. S. M. Hymnal: Songs of Redemption and Praise #d50 (1905) First Line: In tenderness he sought me while far away from God Refrain First Line: For his own sake he sought me

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W. Stillman Martin

1862 - 1935 Person Name: W. S. M. Author of "My Only Plea" in Songs of Redemption and Praise Born: March 8, 1862, Rowley, Massachusetts. Died: December 16, 1935, Atlanta, Georgia. Buried: Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia. Husband of hymnist Civilla Martin, Stillman attended Harvard University and was ordained a Baptist minister, though he later switched to the Disciples of Christ denomination. In 1916, he became a professor of Bible studies at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina. Three years later, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. It was from there he went all over America to run Bible conferences and evangelistic meetings. Sources: Hustad, p. 282 http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_ws.htm