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The Children for Jesus

Author: William A. Ogden Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The children for Jesus, their hearts for His throne Refrain First Line: And thus, blessed Savior, we ever would be

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[The children for Jesus, their hearts for his throne]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 55634 55112 71222 Used With Text: The Children for Jesus

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The Children for Jesus

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Crown of Gold #2 (1892) First Line: The children for Jesus, their hearts for his throne Refrain First Line: And thus, blessed Savior, we ever would be Languages: English Tune Title: [The children for Jesus, their hearts for his throne]
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The Children for Jesus

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Words of Truth #77 (1892) First Line: The children for Jesus, their hearts for his throne Refrain First Line: And thus, blessed Saviour, we ever would be Languages: English Tune Title: [The children for Jesus, their hearts for his throne]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: W. A. O. Author of "The Children for Jesus" in Crown of Gold William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry
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