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Lord, We Come with Hearts Aflame

Author: Berton Braley Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, we come with hearts aflame, Seeking service in thy name; All our youth and strength are thine, Given to help thy work divine; all our love and faith we bring, They are thine, O heav'nly King. 2 Lord of hosts, we ask thine aid, keep us ever unafraid; Hold us loyal, hold us true To the task we have to do; Lead us on to victory, We shall triumph praising thee. 3 Lord of all, we take our stand, Giving help at thy command; Eager, joyful, blithe and strong, Thrilled with love and filled with song; Lord, we come with hearts aflame, Seeking service in thy name. Amen. Topics: Dedication of Life Used With Tune: ST. ATHANASIUS'

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ST. ATHANASIUS

Appears in 69 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Edward J. Hopkins Incipit: 56713 21432 1765 Used With Text: Lord, we come with hearts aflame

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Lord, We Come with Hearts Aflame

Author: Berton Braley Hymnal: The Hymnal for Boys and Girls #53 (1936) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Lord, we come with hearts aflame, Seeking service in thy name; All our youth and strength are thine, Given to help thy work divine; all our love and faith we bring, They are thine, O heav'nly King. 2 Lord of hosts, we ask thine aid, keep us ever unafraid; Hold us loyal, hold us true To the task we have to do; Lead us on to victory, We shall triumph praising thee. 3 Lord of all, we take our stand, Giving help at thy command; Eager, joyful, blithe and strong, Thrilled with love and filled with song; Lord, we come with hearts aflame, Seeking service in thy name. Amen. Topics: Dedication of Life Tune Title: ST. ATHANASIUS'

Lord, We Come with Hearts Aflame

Author: Berton Braley, 1882-1966 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #392 (1969) Lyrics: 1 Lord, we come with hearts aflame, Seeking service in Thy Name; All our youth and strength are Thine, Given to help Thy work divine; All our love and faith we bring, They are Thine, O heavenly King. 2 Lord of hosts, we ask Thine aid, Keep us ever unafraid; Hold us loyal, hold us true To the task we have to do; Lead us on to victory; We shall triumph praising Thee. 3 Lord of all, we take our stand, Giving help at Thy command; Eager, joyful, blithe, and strong, Thrilled with love and filled with song, Lord, we come with hearts aflame, Seeking service in Thy Name. Topics: The Life in Christ Christian Service Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ATHANASIUS

Lord, We Come With Hearts Aflame

Author: Berton Braley Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11893 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Lord, we come with hearts aflame, Seeking service in Thy name; All our youth and strength are Thine, Giv’n to help Thy work divine; All our love and faith we bring, They are Thine, O heavenly King. 2 Lord of hosts, we ask Thine aid, Keep us ever unafraid; Hold us loyal, hold us true To the task we have to do; Lead us on to victory; We shall triumph praising Thee. 3 Lord of all, we take our stand, Giving help at Thy command; Eager, joyful, blithe, and strong, Thrilled with love and filled with song, Lord, we come with hearts aflame, Seeking service in Thy name. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ATHANASIUS

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E. J. Hopkins

1818 - 1901 Person Name: Edward J. Hopkins, 1818-1901 Composer of "ST. ATHANASIUS" in Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church Dr Edward John Hopkins MusDoc United Kingdom 1818-1901. Born at Westminster, England, the son of a clarinetist with the Royal Opera House orchestra, he became an organist (as did two of his brothers) and a composer. In 1826 he became a chorister of the Chapel Royal and sang at the coronation of King William IV in Westminster Abbey. He also sang in the choir of St. Paul’s Cathedral, a double schedule requiring skill and dexterity. On Sunday evenings he would play the outgoing voluntary at St. Martin’s in-the-field. He left Chapel Royal in 1834 and started studying organ construction at two organ factories. He took an appointment at Mitcham Church as organist at age 16, winning an audition against other organists. Four years later he became organist at the Church of St. Peter, Islington. In 1841 he became organist at St. Luke’s, Berwick St., Soho. Two Years later he was organist at Temple Church, which had a historic organ (built in 1683). He held this position for 55 years. In 1845 he married Sarah Lovett, and they had four sons and five daughters. He was closely associated with the Bach Society and was organist for the first English performances of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. In 1855 he collaborated with Edward Rimbault publishing “The organ, its history and construction” (3 editions 1855-70-77). In 1864 he was one of the founders of the “College of organists”. In 1882 he received an honorary Doctorate of Music from the Archbishop of Canterbury. He composed 30+ hymn tunes and some psalm chants, used by the Church of England. He died in London, England. John Perry

Berton Braley

1882 - 1966 Author of "Lord, We Come with Hearts Aflame" in The Hymnal for Boys and Girls Braley, Burton. (Madison, Wisconsin, January 29, 1882--1966). He became a newspaper reported in Montana, later transferring to New York. He was a freelance writer for newspapers and magazines, writing over 100 short stories. Published several novels, collections of verses, and an autobiographical Pegasus Pulls a Hack, 1934. Leonard Ellinwood, DNAH Archives