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[Do not draw the curtains over the windows of the soul]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Howard Entwisle Incipit: 51722 15561 44355

Author: Rev. W. C. Martin Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Do not draw the curtains o'er the windows of the soul Refrain First Line: Roll back the shadows, make the life bright Lyrics: 1 Do not draw the curtains o’er the windows of the soul, Let the sunshine like a wave of glory inward roll; Do not sit in shadows when the sun is in the sky, All the chambers of thy soul, its beams will glorify. Refrain: Roll back the shadows, make the life bright! Souls need the sunshine, hearts should be light; Drive away the darkness, joyless and drear, Let in the sunshine, glowing with cheer. 2 Do not shut the sunshine from the young and struggling life, Let it cheer the hero in the unrelenting strife; Do not draw the curtain when the sunshine is so free, It has strengthen’d others and will surely strengthen thee. [Refrain] 3 Shine, O blessed Jesus, ev’ry moment in my soul; There is sunshine where the blessed Master has control; Shine upon me here that I may never quite despond, I shall see and feel Thy fullest glory just beyond. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Do not draw the curtains o'er the windows of the soul]

Instances

Published text-tune combinations (hymns) from specific hymnals

Roll Back the Shadows

Author: Rev. W. C. Martin Hymnal: Exalted Praise #104 (1901) First Line: Do not draw the curtains o'er the windows of the soul Refrain First Line: Roll back the shadows, make the life bright Lyrics: 1 Do not draw the curtains o’er the windows of the soul, Let the sunshine like a wave of glory inward roll; Do not sit in shadows when the sun is in the sky, All the chambers of thy soul, its beams will glorify. Refrain: Roll back the shadows, make the life bright! Souls need the sunshine, hearts should be light; Drive away the darkness, joyless and drear, Let in the sunshine, glowing with cheer. 2 Do not shut the sunshine from the young and struggling life, Let it cheer the hero in the unrelenting strife; Do not draw the curtain when the sunshine is so free, It has strengthen’d others and will surely strengthen thee. [Refrain] 3 Shine, O blessed Jesus, ev’ry moment in my soul; There is sunshine where the blessed Master has control; Shine upon me here that I may never quite despond, I shall see and feel Thy fullest glory just beyond. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Do not draw the curtains o'er the windows of the soul]

Roll Back the Shadows

Author: Rev. W. C. Martin Hymnal: Bright Melodies #153 (1899) First Line: Do not draw the curtains o'er the windows of the soul Refrain First Line: Roll back the shadows, make the life bright! Languages: English Tune Title: [Do not draw the curtains o'er the windows of the soul]

Roll Back the Shadows

Author: Rev. W. C. Martin Hymnal: Songs of Love and Praise No. 5 #153 (1898) First Line: Do not draw the curtains o'er the windows of the soul Languages: English Tune Title: [Do not draw the curtains o'er the windows of the soul]

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W. C. Martin

1864 - 1914 Person Name: Rev. W. C. Martin Author of "Roll Back the Shadows" in Exalted Praise Rv William Clark Martin USA 1864-1914. Born at Hightstown, NJ, he graduated from the Peddie Institute in Hightstown in 1884, and in 1891 from the Crozer Theological Seminary, Upland, PA. He became minister of the Grace Baptist Church, Camden, NJ,(1891-1894); Noank Baptist Church, Noank, CT (1894-1900); Tabernacle Baptist Church, New Albany, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Seymour, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Bluffton, IN (1904-1909); Grace Baptist Church, Somerville, MA (1909-1912); and First Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL (1912-1914). In 1891 he married Euretta (Etta) May Wilcox, and they had at least three children (no names found). He penned many hymn lyrics. He died of heart failure at his farm in Rialto, FL. John Perry

J. Howard Entwisle

1865 - 1901 Composer of "[Do not draw the curtains o'er the windows of the soul]" in Exalted Praise J Howard Entwisle USA 1865-1901. Born in PA, he became a musician and songbook editor-compiler in Philadelphia, PA, in the 1890s. He collaberated with William J Kirkpatrick, also of Philadelphia, promoting gospel songs. He helped compile “Songs of love and praise #4”, then later “Songs of love and praise #5”. Other published works were: “Bright melodies” (1899), “Heavenly sunlight” (1900), “Exalted praise” (1901). He died in Philadelphia. John Perry