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Ship of Zion

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: There's a wail from the islands of the sea Used With Tune: [There's a wail from the islands of the sea]

[There's a wail from the islands of the sea]

Appears in 9 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Rev. D. Sullins, D.D.; R. M. McIntosh Incipit: 55111 15671 12333 Used With Text: Ship of Zion

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Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Hymnal: Light and Life #130 (1881) First Line: There's a wail from the islands of the sea Lyrics: 1 There's a wail from the islands of the sea, There's a voice that is calling you and me, In the old Ship of Zion, The strong help of Zion, The good news of Zion, carry ye! "Come over and help us!" is the cry; Come over and help us, or we die, I see the wo falling, I hear the voice calling, Oh, Ship of Salvation, thither fly. 2 There's a moan from the desert, full of pain, There's a sigh over Afric's sunny plain. In the old Ship of Zion, The strong help of Zion, Bear good news of Zion o'er the main. "Come over and help us!" is the cry; Come over and help us, or we die, Across the wide waters, Hear Afric's daughters! Oh, Ship of Salvation, thither fly. 3 There's a groan from the Ganges where they fall, At the fret of the Idols, in their thrall, In the old Ship of Zion, The strong help of Zion, The good news of Zion, bear them all! "Come over and help us!" is the cry; Come over and help us, or we die, I see idols falling, And India calling, Oh, Ship of Salvation, thither fly. Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a wail from the islands of the sea]

The Macedonian Cry

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Hymnal: Crowning Day, No. 6 #212 (1904) First Line: There's a wail from the islands of the sea Refrain First Line: "Come over and help us!" is the cry Lyrics: 1 There’s a wail from the islands of the sea, There’s a voice that is calling you and me, In the old ship of Zion, The strong help of Zion, The good news of Zion, carry ye! “Come over and help us!” is the cry; “Come over and help us, or we die,” I see the woe falling, I hear the voice calling Oh, ship of salvation, thither fly. 2 There’s a moan from the desert, full of pain, There’s a sigh over Afric’s sunny plain, In the old ship of Zion, The strong help of Zion, Bear good news of Zion o’er the main! “Come over and help us!” is the cry; “Come over and help us, or we die,” Across the wide waters Hear Afric’s dark daughters, Oh, ship of salvation, thither fly. 3 There’s a groan from the Ganges, where they fall, At the feet of the idols in their thrall, In the old ship of Zion, The strong help of Zion, The good news of Zion, bear them all! “Come over and help us!” is the cry; “Come over and help us, or we die,” The idols are falling, And India calling, Oh, ship of salvation, thither fly. Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a wail from the islands of the sea]

Ship of Zion

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Hymnal: Heaven's Echo #6 (1895) First Line: There's a wail from the islands of the sea Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a wail from the islands of the sea]

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W. E. M. Hackleman

1868 - 1927 Composer of "[There's a wail from the islands of the sea]" in Crowning Day, No. 6 William Edward Michael Hackleman USA 1868-1927. Born at Orange, IN, he grew up on a farm. At age 17 he was teaching singing classes and leading singing in meetings. He later taught public school for four years and studied music in Toronto, Canada, at the Conservatory of Music, under Italian composer, Francesco d'Auria, and also with other private teachers in New York City. He married Pearl C MNU, and they had four children: Edwin, Florence, Grace, and Gladys. He edited songbooks, composed music and lead music at state and national conventions of the Christian Church. He was an evangelist and served as president of the National Association of Church Musicians, and for five years was secretary to the Indiana Missionary Society. He led singing at the Centennial Convention in 1909 at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, PA, for an estimated crowd of 30,000. He also ran the Hackleman Music Company in Indianapolis, IN. He published 15 religious songbooks, some lyrics and many tunes. He died in an auto accident in St. Elmo, IL, enroute to a church convention. John Perry

M. B. C. Slade

1826 - 1882 Person Name: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Author of "Ship of Zion" in Light and Life Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry

R. M. McIntosh

1836 - 1889 Arranger of "[There's a wail from the islands of the sea]" in Fairer than Day (Enlarged Edition) Used Pseudonym: Robert M. McIntosh ========== Rigdon (Robert) McCoy McIntosh USA 1836-1899 Born at Maury County, TN, into a farming family, he attended Jackson College in Columbia, TN, graduating in 1854. He studied music under Asa Everett in Richmond, VA, and became a traveling singing school teacher. He also served briefly in the Civil War. He wrote several hymns during this period of his life. In 1860 he married Sarah McGlasson, and they had a daughter, Loulie Everett. In 1875 he was appointed head of the Vanderbilt University Music Department in Nashville, TN. In 1877 he joined the faculty of Emory College, Oxford, GA. In 1895 he left Emory College to devote his time to the R M McIntosh Publishing Company. He also served as music editor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Publishing House for over 30 years. His song book publications include: “Good news” (1876), “Light & life” (1881), “Prayer & praise” (1883), “New life” (1879), “New life #2” (1886), and “Songs of service” (1896). He died in Atlanta, GA. John Perry

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