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[I have tarried for the power of the Holy Ghost]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: C. P. Jones Incipit: 55111 11567 11112 Used With Text: I Have Tarried

Author: C. P. J. Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: I have tarried for the power of the Holy Ghost Refrain First Line: On the way Used With Tune: [I have tarried for the power of the Holy Ghost]

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I Have Tarried for the Power

Author: C. P. J. Hymnal: The Joy Bells of Canaan or Burning Bush Songs No. 2 #29 (1905) First Line: I have tarried for the power of the Holy Ghost Refrain First Line: On the way Lyrics: 1 I have tarried for the power of the Holy Ghost, I’ve received Him and He saves me to the uttermost; I surrendered at the cross, counting all for Jesus loss, And I’m happy on my Heav’nly way. Refrain: On the way, On the way, I’m rejoicing as I pass along the way; By the blood I’m sanctified, and the Spirit is my Guide, As I journey on my Heav’nly way. 2 I have tarried for the power of the life of love, For the overcoming faith that’s given from above; God has given it to me, and from sin my heart is free, As I journey on my Heav’nly way. [Refrain] 3 I have tarried for the power as the Lord did say, And this power doth renew me ev’ry passing day, I am out and out for Him, who thro’ death did me redeem, And I’m happy on my Heav’nly way. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 24:49 Languages: English Tune Title: [I have tarried for the power of the Holy Ghost]

I Have Tarried

Author: C. P. J. Hymnal: Soul Stirring Songs #43 (1918) First Line: I have tarried for the power of the Holy Ghost Refrain First Line: On the way Scripture: Luke 24:49 Tune Title: [I have tarried for the power of the Holy Ghost]

I Have Tarried

Author: C. P. J. Hymnal: Songs of Pentecostal Power, Complete #51 (1912) First Line: I have tarried for the power of the Holy Ghost Refrain First Line: On the way Languages: English Tune Title: [I have tarried for the power of the Holy Ghost]

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Charles Price Jones

1865 - 1949 Person Name: C. P. J. Author of "I Have Tarried" in Soul Stirring Songs Charles Price Jones born December 9, 1865, near Rome, Georgia. He grew up in Kingston, Georgia, and attended the Baptist church. He was converted in 1884 while living in Cat Island, Arkansas. In 1885 he was called to the ministry and began preaching. In 1888 he attended Arkansas Baptist College and taught school in Grant County, Arkansas. He preached and pastored several Baptist churches. After asking God for a deeper experience of grace and fasting and praying for three days, Jones experienced a closeness with God, and in 1895, along with other Baptist holiness adherents, who taught that a second work of grace can cleanse the Christian of original sin. They started a holiness movement in the Baptist church, and he began teaching holiness in his congregation, Mount Helm Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. He faced much opposition from some members of his congregation and other Baptist churches. Eventually the church voted to remove "Baptist" and change it to "Church of Christ." For several years, Jones led a non-denominational holiness movement. In 1899 he began to write songs for his church. Most of his hymns were inspired by a scripture passage. The congregation built the Christ Temple campus which included a 1000 seat sanctuary, a printing press, a school building, and a girl's dormitory. In 1917, Jones organized Christ Temple Church in Los Angeles and moved the printing press there. He died January 19, 1949 in Los Angeles Dianne Shapiro, from Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A. website and "Charles Price Jones (1865-1949) Religious Leader" by David Daniels, Mississippi Encyclopedia website (both accessed 10/9/2020)