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Bringing Back the King

Author: James M. Gray Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Why say ye not a word Topics: Christ Second Coming and Kingdom Used With Tune: [Why say ye not a word]

[Why say ye not a word]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: James McGranahan Incipit: 55332 15644 44433 Used With Text: Bringing Back the King

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Author: James M. Gray Hymnal: Inspiring Hymns #129 (1951) First Line: Why say ye not a word Lyrics: 1 Why say ye not a word Of bringing back the King? Why speak ye not of Jesus and His reign? Why tell ye of His kingdom, And of its glories sing, But nothing of His coming back again? Refrain: Bringing back the King, Oh, bringing back the King! The angel choirs of heav'n their hallelujahs sing, (Hosanna!) Bringing back the King. Oh, bringing back the King! Ye ransomed, let your joyous welcome ring! 2 Dost thou not want to look Upon His loving face? Dost thou not want to see Him glorified? Would'st thou not hear His welcome, And in the very place, Where years ago we saw Him crucified? [Refrain] 3 O hark! creation's groans, How can they be assuaged? How can our bodies know redemptive joy? How can the war be ended In which we are engaged, Until He come the lawless to destroy? [Refrain] 4 Come quickly, blessed Lord, Our hearts a welcome hold! How long to see creation's second birth; The promise of Thy coming To some is growing cold, O hasten Thy returning back to earth. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Why say ye not a word]

Bringing Back the King

Author: James M. Gray Hymnal: The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 2 #94 (1916) First Line: Why say ye not a word Tune Title: [Why say ye not a word]

Bringing Back the King

Author: James M. Gray Hymnal: The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 3 #94 (1921) First Line: Why say ye not a word Topics: Christ Second Coming and Kingdom Tune Title: [Why say ye not a word]

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James McGranahan

1840 - 1907 Composer of "[Why say ye not a word]" in The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 2 James McGranahan USA 1840-1907. Born at West Fallowfield, PA, uncle of Hugh McGranahan, and son of a farmer, he farmed during boyhood. Due to his love of music his father let him attend singing school, where he learned to play the bass viol. At age 19 he organized his first singing class and soon became a popular teacher in his area of the state. He became a noted musician and hymns composer. His father was reluctant to let him pursue this career, but he soon made enough money doing it that he was able to hire a replacement farmhand to help his father while he studied music. His father, a wise man, soon realized how his son was being used by God to win souls through his music. He entered the Normal Music School at Genesco, NY, under William B Bradbury in 1861-62. He met Miss Addie Vickery there. They married in 1863, and were very close to each other their whole marriage, but had no children. She was also a musician and hymnwriter in her own right. For a time he held a postmaster’s job in Rome, PA. In 1875 he worked for three years as a teacher and director at Dr. Root’s Normal Music Institute. He because well-known and successful as a result, and his work attracted much attention. He had a rare tenor voice, and was told he should train for the operatic stage. It was a dazzling prospect, but his friend, Philip Bliss, who had given his wondrous voice to the service of song for Christ for more than a decade, urged him to do the same. Preparing to go on a Christmas vacation with his wife, Bliss wrote McGranahan a letter about it, which McGranahan discussed with his friend Major Whittle. Those two met in person for the first time at Ashtubula, OH, both trying to retrieve the bodies of the Bliss’s, who died in a bridge-failed train wreck. Whittle thought upon meeting McGranahan, that here is the man Bliss has chosen to replace him in evangelism. The men returned to Chicago together and prayed about the matter. McGranahan gave up his post office job and the world gained a sweet gospel singer/composer as a result. McGranahan and his wife, and Major Whittle worked together for 11 years evangelizing in the U.S., Great Britain, and Ireland. They made two visits to the United Kingdom, in 1880 and 1883, the latter associated with Dwight Moody and Ira Sankey evangelistic work. McGranahan pioneered use of the male choir in gospel song. While holding meetings in Worcester, MA, he found himself with a choir of only male voices. Resourcefully, he quickly adapted the music to those voices and continued with the meetings. The music was powerful and started what is known as male choir and quartet music. Music he published included: “The choice”, “Harvest of song”, “Gospel Choir”,, “Gospel hymns #3,#4, #5, #6” (with Sankey and Stebbins), “Songs of the gospel”, and “Male chorus book”. The latter three were issued in England. In 1887 McGranahan’s health compelled him to give up active work in evangelism. He then built a beautiful home, Maplehurst, among friends at Kinsman, OH, and settled down to the composition of music, which would become an extension of his evangelistic work. Though his health limited his hours, of productivity, some of his best hymns were written during these days. McGranahan was a most lovable, gentle, modest, unassuming, gentleman, and a refined and cultured Christian. He loved good fellowship, and often treated guests to the most delightful social feast. He died of diabetes at Kinsman, OH, and went home to be with his Savior. John Perry

James M. Gray

1851 - 1935 Author of "Bringing Back the King" in The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 2 Born: May 11, 1851, New York City. Died: September 21, 1935, Passavant Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City. Gray accepted Christ at age 22. He was educated at Bates College, Lewiston, Maine (Doctor of Divinity), and the University of Des Moines, Iowa (Doctor of Laws). In 1879 he became Rector of the First Reformed Episcopal Church in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served 14 years. He then became dean (1904-25) and president (1925-34) of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois, and directed publication of four editions (1921-28) of the Voice of Thanksgiving, official hymnal of the Institute. A conservative theologian, Gray was one of seven editors of the popular Scofield Reference Bible. He was a fine scholar and excellent Bible teacher, but his interests went beyond mere academics. He promoted the Sunday School, and took an interest in civic affairs and patriotic causes. He backed efforts at social betterment, supported Prohibition, and wrote about 20 books --www.hymntime.com/tch/