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[Both by day and by night]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. R. S. Incipit: 51333 32161 11765 Used With Text: The Christian Mariner

Author: A. W. Blakesley Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Both by day and by night Refrain First Line: Then we’ll sing, then we’ll sing Lyrics: 1 Both by day and by night, Both in darkness and light, Must the mariner keep on his way; By his compass must steer, Mid all danger and fear, Till the darkness and storms pass away. Refrain: Then we’ll sing, then we’ll sing, Tho’ the storm madly round us may roar; When we anchor above, We will meet those we love, On that beautiful, beautiful shore. 2 Is not Christ on the deep? Is He not in the ship? Says He not, "Do not fear, it is I"? At His word storm and tide Shall in silence subside, And each child safely landed on high. [Refrain] 3 With our Jesus thus near, Let us banish each fear, Tho’ earth’s hopes round us blasted may lie; Tho’ the storm down may pour, And loud thunders may roar, And the surges may dash to the sky. [Refrain] 4 Soon the prize will be won, And life’s voyage will be done, And with Jesus’ own flock we shall reign; By life’s waters be led, In its green pastures fed, And we’ll rest in our heavenly home. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Both by day and by night] Text Sources: The Wells of Salvation by John Sweney and William Kirkpatrick (Philadlephia: John J. Hood, 1881)

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The Christian Mariner

Author: A. W. Blakesley Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #1289 First Line: Both by day and by night Refrain First Line: Then we’ll sing, then we’ll sing Lyrics: 1 Both by day and by night, Both in darkness and light, Must the mariner keep on his way; By his compass must steer, Mid all danger and fear, Till the darkness and storms pass away. Refrain: Then we’ll sing, then we’ll sing, Tho’ the storm madly round us may roar; When we anchor above, We will meet those we love, On that beautiful, beautiful shore. 2 Is not Christ on the deep? Is He not in the ship? Says He not, "Do not fear, it is I"? At His word storm and tide Shall in silence subside, And each child safely landed on high. [Refrain] 3 With our Jesus thus near, Let us banish each fear, Tho’ earth’s hopes round us blasted may lie; Tho’ the storm down may pour, And loud thunders may roar, And the surges may dash to the sky. [Refrain] 4 Soon the prize will be won, And life’s voyage will be done, And with Jesus’ own flock we shall reign; By life’s waters be led, In its green pastures fed, And we’ll rest in our heavenly home. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Both by day and by night]

The Christian Mariner

Author: Rev. A. W. Blakesley Hymnal: The Wells of Salvation #81 (1881) First Line: Both by day and by night Refrain First Line: Then we'll sing, then we'll sing Languages: English Tune Title: [Both by day and by night]

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John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: John Robson Sweney Composer of "[Both by day and by night]" in The Cyber Hymnal John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission