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Oh, for a Vision of Jesus!

Author: L. H. Edmunds Appears in 4 hymnals Used With Tune: [Oh, for a vision of Jesus!]

[Oh, for a vision of Jesus!]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Incipit: 34352 43137 12165 Used With Text: Oh, for a Vision of Jesus!

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Author: L. H. Edmunds Hymnal: The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 #173 (1894) Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a vision of Jesus! Oh, for a glimpse of His face, Radiant with heavenly glory, Beaming with heavenly grace! Not here to mortals ‘tis given, Veilless His beauty to see, Yet in the soul’s contemplation, Show Thyself, Savior, to me. Refrain: Oh, for a vision of Jesus! Oh, for a glimpse of His face, Radiant with heavenly glory, Beaming with heavenly grace! 2 Oh, for a vision of Jesus! Seen in the wonderful Book! As in a clear, shining mirror, In those dear pages I look. There, Lamb of God, is Thy likeness, There glows Thy image divine; So let me gaze till Thy Spirit, Lord, is reflected in mine. [Refrain] 3 Oh, for a vision of Jesus! When roll the billows of grief! Over the waters of sorrow, Savior, Thy smile brings relief. One look—the tempest is passing; One word—the waves are at rest; Sweet peace beyond understanding, Jesus is there “manifest.” [Refrain] 4 Oh, for a vision of Jesus! When near the cold Jordan-tide! Making a pathway of glory, E’en to the bright “other side.” There in ineffable splendor, Manifest, Lord, to our gaze, More than the angels, we’ll love Thee, More than the seraphim, praise. [Refrain] Scripture: John 14:21 Tune Title: [Oh, for a vision of Jesus]

Oh, for a Vision of Jesus!

Author: L. H. Edmunds Hymnal: Finest of the Wheat Male Chorus #75 (1896) Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, for a vision of Jesus!]

Oh, for a Vision of Jesus

Author: L. H. Edmunds Hymnal: Praise in Song #104 (1893) First Line: Oh, for a vision of Jesus! Refrain First Line: Oh, for a vision of Jesus! Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, for a vision of Jesus!]

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John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[Oh, for a vision of Jesus]" in The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission

E. E. Hewitt

1851 - 1920 Person Name: Eliza E. Hewitt Author of "O, for a Vision of Jesus!" Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)

Lidie H. Edmunds

Person Name: L. H. Edmunds Author of "Oh, for a Vision of Jesus" in The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 Pseudonym. See also Hewitt, E. E. (Eliza E.), 1851-1920