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Give me Jesus, only Jesus

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: You may have all the world and its pleasures

[You may have all the world and its pleasures]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Used With Text: You May Have All the World

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Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: New Songs of Pentecost No. 3 #40 (1918) First Line: You may have all the world and its pleasures Refrain First Line: Give me Jesus, only Jesus Lyrics: 1 You may have all the world and its pleasures, But a far greater joy is mine; There’s a song in my soul that will evermore roll; There’s a light that will brightly shine. Refrain: Give me Jesus, only Jesus! You may have all the world, give me Jesus; Precious Saviour divine! Praise the Lord, He is mine! You may have all the world, give me Jesus. 2 You may have all the world and its riches, Only leave me my Saviour’s love; Wealth that will not decay, joys that fade not away, Stored for me in the home above. [Refrain] 3 You may have all the world and its honors; I have found the “more excellent way;” For on Jesus I rest, so abundantly blest, ‘Tis the dawn of the perfect day. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [You may have all the world and its pleasures]

His smile

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Hymnal: Apostolic Songs #d124 (1932) First Line: You may have all the world and its pleasures Languages: English

Give me Jesus, only Jesus

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Hymnal: Songs of Faith and Triumph Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Combined #d334 (1929) First Line: You may have all the world and its pleasures

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E. E. Hewitt

1851 - 1920 Person Name: Eliza E. Hewitt Author of "You May Have All the World" 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)

J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[You may have all the world and its pleasures]" in New Songs of Pentecost No. 3 Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry