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Author: Frank A. Simpkins Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: Lead me, O my Savior, lead me Lyrics: 1 Lead me, O my Savior, lead me, To the fountain’s crystal flow; Wash me, O my Savior, wash me, Make (O make) me white as snow. Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow, Wash me, O my Savior, wash me, Make (O make) me white as snow. 2 Guide me, O my Savior, guide me, For I know not where to go; Guide me to the crystal fountain, Make (O make) me white as snow. Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow, Guide me to the crystal fountain, Make (O make) me white as snow. 3 Teach me, O my Savior, teach me, More Thy love to others show; Teach me how to better serve Thee, Make (O make) me white as snow. Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow, Teach me how to better serve Thee, Make (O make) me white as snow. 4 Keep me, O my Savior, keep me, From temptation here below; Keep me, O my Savior, keep me, Keep (O keep) me white as snow. Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow, Keep me, O my Savior, keep me, Keep (O keep) me white as snow. Used With Tune: [Lead me, O my Savior, lead me] Text Sources: The Gospel Hymnal, by Edwin O. Excell (Cincinnati: Eaton & Mains, 1899)

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[Lead me, O my Savior, lead me]

Appears in 13 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Frank A. Simpkins Incipit: 32154 57643 26765 Used With Text: Make Me White as Snow

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Make Me White as Snow

Author: F. A. S. Hymnal: Make Christ King #194 (1912) First Line: Lead me, O my Savior, lead me Refrain First Line: Whiter than the snow Lyrics: 1 Lead me, O my Savior, lead me, To the fountain’s crystal flow; Wash me, O my Savior, wash me; Make me white as snow. Refrain: Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow, Wash me, O my Savior, wash me; Make me white as snow. 2 Guide me, O my Savior guide me, For I know not where to go; Guide me to the crystal fountain, Make me white as snow. [Refrain] 3 Teach me, O my Savior, teach me, More Thy love to others show; Teach me how to better serve Thee Make me white as snow. [Refrain] 4 Keep me, O my Savior, keep me, From temptation here below; Keep me, O my Savior, keep me, Keep me white as snow. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Lead me, O my Savior, lead me]

Make Me White As Snow

Author: Frank A. Simpkins Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #10935 First Line: Lead me, O my Savior, lead me Lyrics: 1 Lead me, O my Savior, lead me, To the fountain’s crystal flow; Wash me, O my Savior, wash me, Make (O make) me white as snow. Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow, Wash me, O my Savior, wash me, Make (O make) me white as snow. 2 Guide me, O my Savior, guide me, For I know not where to go; Guide me to the crystal fountain, Make (O make) me white as snow. Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow, Guide me to the crystal fountain, Make (O make) me white as snow. 3 Teach me, O my Savior, teach me, More Thy love to others show; Teach me how to better serve Thee, Make (O make) me white as snow. Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow, Teach me how to better serve Thee, Make (O make) me white as snow. 4 Keep me, O my Savior, keep me, From temptation here below; Keep me, O my Savior, keep me, Keep (O keep) me white as snow. Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow, Keep me, O my Savior, keep me, Keep (O keep) me white as snow. Languages: English Tune Title: [Lead me, O my Savior, lead me]

Make Me White as Snow

Author: F. A. S. Hymnal: Revival Songs No. 2 #49 (1903) First Line: Lead me, O my Savior, lead me Refrain First Line: Whiter than the snow Languages: English Tune Title: [Lead me, O my Savior, lead me]

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Frank A. Simpkins

1870 - 1939 Person Name: F. A. S. Author of "Make Me White as Snow" in Great Revival Hymns Simpkins, Frank Addison. (Ashterville County, Ohio, June 8, 1870--March 4, 1939, Riverside, California). His childhood home was in the vicinity of the homes of other well-known hymn writers: Philip P. Bliss, James McGranahan and Charles C. Case. These, no doubt, influenced young Frank Simpkins. His schooling included a time at the Preparatory School, Hiram College. He was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and traveled for a time with an evangelist. He wrote a number of hymns during the early 1900s. He entered the field of education and taught in Ohio: 1915-1916, Kinsman Township School; Music Director, 1916-1924; Assistant County Superintendent and Supervisor of Band and Orchestra in Trumbull County, 1924-1928; Music Director of Cortland Village School. He was known as the "Father of the School Band Movement in Trumbull County." After retirement, he moved with his wife, Matilda C. Simpkins, to Riverside, California. There he met hymn-writer Carlton C. Buck, and became a member of the Church where Rev. Buck was pastor. Through this association, he renewed his interest in hymn writing. Among his early hymns are: "Oh, for a glimpse of that city," "Scatter sunshine," "In the golden morning," "Am I ashamed of Christ?" and "I am coming, Lord, to thee." A pianist, he also wrote hymn tunes and collaborated during his retirement years on several hymns with his pastor. Among these are "Feasting in the center of His love," and the well-known "When God speaks." Funeral services were held on March 7, 1939, and in the interment was in Evergreen Cemetery at Riverside, California. --Carlton C. Buck, DNAH Archives