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Jesu, precious Jesus

Author: Robert Lowe Fletcher Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Jesus loves the children, Bids them early come

[Jesus loves the children]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 33213 51216 15512 Used With Text: Jesus Loves the Children

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Jesu, precious Jesus

Author: Robert Lowe Fletcher Hymnal: Our Best Endeavor #d79 (1892) First Line: Jesus loves the children, Bids them early come

Jesus Loves the Children

Author: Robert Lowe Fletcher Hymnal: Riches of Grace #31 (1897) Refrain First Line: Jesus, precious Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus loves the children]

1841 - 1897 Composer of "[Jesus loves the children]" in Riches of Grace 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

Robert Lowe Fletcher

Author of "Jesus Loves the Children" 19th Century "Robert Lowe Fletcher, the composer, will be at the South Avenue Congregational Church to-morrow, In the morning he will speak on 'The Conservative Life" and at night he will conduct an old-fashioned gospel singing service, when he will use some of his own compositions. Mr. Fletcher will ask the audience to assist him in the singing. Mr. Fletcher is an interesting person, and it is expected that he will attract a large number of strangers to the South Avenue Church." --from The Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY, 26 November 1910