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The Longer I Serve Him

Author: Bill Gaither Meter: 8.6.8.11 with refrain Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Since I started for the kingdom Refrain First Line: The longer I serve him, the sweeter he grows

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THE SWEETER HE GROWS

Meter: 8.6.8.11 with refrain Appears in 12 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William J. Gaither Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 55511 76151 17123 Used With Text: The Longer I Serve Him

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The Longer I Serve Him

Author: William J. Gaither Hymnal: Sing Joyfully #500 (1989) First Line: Since I started for the Kingdom Refrain First Line: The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows Topics: Commitment; Discipleship; Grace; Jesus Christ Love; Love Languages: English Tune Title: [Since I started for the Kingdom]

The Longer I Server Him

Author: W. J. G. Hymnal: 50 Sacred Favorites #22 (1972) First Line: Since I started for the kingdom Refrain First Line: The longer I serve Him Languages: English Tune Title: [Since I started for the kingdom]

The Longer I Serve Him

Author: William J. Gaither Hymnal: Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #979 (1997) First Line: Since I started for the Kingdom Topics: Christians Assurance; Encouragement Languages: English Tune Title: [Since I started for the Kingdom]

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Bill Gaither

b. 1936 Person Name: William J. Gaither Author of "The Longer I Serve Him" in The Celebration Hymnal

Harold H. DeCou

1932 - 2008 Person Name: Harold DeCou Arranger of "[Since I started for the kingdom]" in 50 Sacred Favorites Peoria - Harold H. DeCou, 76, of Peoria died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at his residence. He was born Oct. 7, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Harold H. and Kathrine Holbrook DeCou. He married Rose N. Layman on June 25, 1955, in Brookfield, Ill. She survives. Also surviving are his four sons, Harold H. (Nancy) DeCou III of Apple Valley, Calif., Mark T. DeCou of Peoria, Jonathan (Shari) DeCou of Muskegon, Mich., and Perry A. (Suiann) DeCou of Ramona, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He attended Temple University in Philadelphia. He was a concert artist (piano and organ), composer, arranger and orchestrator for 58 years. He served as church organist at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria from 1988 to 2001. He was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria. He is also an Honorary Fellow of Shenandoah Society Award. … Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. … Memorials may be made to Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Published in Peoria Journal Star on Dec. 27, 2008 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pjstar/obituary.aspx?n=harold-decou&pid=121874596#sthash.k7o3BCQY.dpuf