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Swiftly Fading

Author: J. B. Atchinson Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Like the bud that quickly blossoms Refrain First Line: Like the stars that fade in sunlight

[Like the bud that quickly blossoms]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Geo. C. Hugg Incipit: 34565 11323 45766 Used With Text: Swiftly Fading

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Author: Rev. J. B. Atchinson Hymnal: The Helper in Sacred Song #46 (1889) First Line: Like the bud that quickly blossoms Refrain First Line: Like the stars that fade in sunlight Lyrics: 1 Like the bud that quickly blossoms, Like the blossom soon decayed,— Like the grass that quickly withers, Like the leaf we rapid fade: Like a swift ship on the ocean, Like a swift departing day,— Like a sleep that is but transient,— So we quickly pass away. Refrain: Like the stars that fade in sunlight, Like a raindrop in the sea, So may we, O blessed Saviour, Pass away to dwell with Thee. 2 Like a snowflake in the sunshine, Like the white foam-crested wave,— Like the mists of early morning, So we’re passing to the grave: Like the swiftly passing shadow, Like a tale that’s quickly told,— Swifter than the weaver’s shuttle,— So we all are growing old. [Refrain] 3 Like a dream that’s soon forgotten, Like a meteor in the sky,— Like a postman hastening onward, So man hastens on to die: Like the rapid flowing river,— Like a brief watch in the night,— Like the bubble of a moment,— So we soon pass out of sight. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Like the bud that quickly blossoms]

Swiftly Fading

Author: Rev. J. B. Atchinson Hymnal: Exalted Praise #64 (1882) First Line: Like the bud that quickly blossoms Refrain First Line: Like the stars that fade in sunlight Languages: English Tune Title: [Like the bud that quickly blossoms]

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George C. Hugg

1848 - 1907 Person Name: Geo. C. Hugg Composer of "[Like the bud that quickly blossoms]" in The Helper in Sacred Song George Crawford Hugg USA 1848-1907. Born near Haddonfield, NJ, he became choirmaster at the Berlin, NJ, Presbyterian Church at age 12. At age 14 he published his first song, “Walk in the light”, which became very popular. He married Anne E Ketchum, and they had a daughter, Evangeline. He served as choirmaster of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, and also the Broad Street and Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Churches there. He was also closely associated with the Harper Memorial Presbyterian Church there. He was a prolific composer with over 2000 works, publishing 18 books of revival and Sunday school music, and 90 songs for special occasions (Christmas, Easter, etc.). He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry

J. B. Atchinson

1840 - 1882 Author of "Swiftly Fading" Atchinson, Jonathan Bush, born at Wilson, New York, Feb. 17, 1840, and "licensed as a Methodist Preacher," Sept. 6, 1874. Of his hymns the following are the best known:— 1. Behold the stone is rolled away. [Easter.] This was Mr. Atchinson's first hymn. It appeared in the Sunday School Times, Dec. 1874. It is not in use in Great Britain. 2. Fully persuaded, Lord, I believe. [Faith.] Written in 1874 or 1875, and first published in Gospel Hymns, No. 1. It is given in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs & Solos, No. 149, with music by W. F. Sherwin. 3. I have read of a beautiful city. [Heaven.] Written about the same time as the former, and published in Gospel Hymns. It is given in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs & Solos, No. 403, with music by O. F. Presbrey. 4. O crown of rejoicing that's waiting for me. [The Reward .] This hymn is also in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs & Solos, No. 174, where it is set to music by P. Bliss. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)