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[Into Thy presence blest]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. H. Rosecrans Incipit: 13171 21353 23433

Author: Fronia Smith Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Into Thy presence blest Refrain First Line: Chime on, chime on Lyrics: 1 Into Thy presence blest, Dear Lord, we cheerful come; Sweet peace pervades Thy house, This truly is our home; The bells’ soft accents rise and fall Upon the air, inviting all Thy house to seek, Thy love to share, E’er guarded by Thy watchful care. Chorus: Chime on, chime on, Chime on sweet bells, chime on, Chime on, chime on, Chime on sweet bells, chime on. 2 ‘Tis here we gather strength, For each oncoming day; ‘Tis here we banish grief, And anxious care away; With hearts made glad we list the call, Of chiming bells, entreating all To find surcease of sorrow here, And comfort from Thy presence dear. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Into Thy presence blest]

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Chime On Sweet Bells

Author: Fronia Smith Hymnal: Gems and Jewels #74 (1890) First Line: Into Thy presence blest Refrain First Line: Chime on, chime on Lyrics: 1 Into Thy presence blest, Dear Lord, we cheerful come; Sweet peace pervades Thy house, This truly is our home; The bells’ soft accents rise and fall Upon the air, inviting all Thy house to seek, Thy love to share, E’er guarded by Thy watchful care. Chorus: Chime on, chime on, Chime on sweet bells, chime on, Chime on, chime on, Chime on sweet bells, chime on. 2 ‘Tis here we gather strength, For each oncoming day; ‘Tis here we banish grief, And anxious care away; With hearts made glad we list the call, Of chiming bells, entreating all To find surcease of sorrow here, And comfort from Thy presence dear. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Into Thy presence blest]

Chime On Sweet Bells

Author: Fronia Smith Hymnal: Zion's Praises (1st ed.) #50 (1903) First Line: Into Thy presence blest Refrain First Line: Chime on, sweet bells Languages: English Tune Title: [Into Thy presence blest]

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J. H. Rosecrans

1845 - 1926 Composer of "[Into Thy presence blest]" in Gems and Jewels James Holmes Rosecrans studied at the Baxter University of Music in Friendship, New York. After teaching for two years, he joined the Fillmore Brothers Music House in Cincinnati, Ohio. As of 1880, he was teaching music in Douglas County, Colorado. In 1884, was an evangelist in California, and later was associated with evangelistic efforts in Texas, and taught music and Bible at Carlton College in Bonham, Texas. He published over 20 music collections in his lifetime. © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)