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[Not tomorrow, but today]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Incipit: 55653 45177 71211
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Words of Cheer

Author: Frank Gould Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Not tomorrow, but today Refrain First Line: Words of cheer, sweet words of cheer Lyrics: 1 Not tomorrow, but today, God has said be up and doing; He, our feeble strength renewing, Goes before us all the way, Making brighter ev’ry day. Refrain: Words of cheer, sweet words of cheer, From the Saviour now we hear; And our strength he doth renew, As our journey we pursue, Goes before us all the way, Goes before us all the way. 2 Not tomorrow, but today, Haste to tell the joyful story Of eternal life in glory; God’s command let all obey,— Not tomorrow, but today. [Refrain] 3 Not tomorrow, but today, If our lamp of faith is burning, Let it shine on those now turning From the path of sin away, Help the wand’ring soul to pray. [Refrain] 4 Not tomorrow, but today, Labor on and weary never, Till our feet shall cross the river, Till our blessed Lord shall say, Welcome home to endless day. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Not tomorrow, but today]
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Words of Cheer

Author: Frank Gould Hymnal: Showers of Blessing #72 (1888) First Line: Not tomorrow, but today Refrain First Line: Words of cheer, sweet words of cheer Lyrics: 1 Not tomorrow, but today, God has said be up and doing; He, our feeble strength renewing, Goes before us all the way, Making brighter ev’ry day. Refrain: Words of cheer, sweet words of cheer, From the Saviour now we hear; And our strength he doth renew, As our journey we pursue, Goes before us all the way, Goes before us all the way. 2 Not tomorrow, but today, Haste to tell the joyful story Of eternal life in glory; God’s command let all obey,— Not tomorrow, but today. [Refrain] 3 Not tomorrow, but today, If our lamp of faith is burning, Let it shine on those now turning From the path of sin away, Help the wand’ring soul to pray. [Refrain] 4 Not tomorrow, but today, Labor on and weary never, Till our feet shall cross the river, Till our blessed Lord shall say, Welcome home to endless day. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Not tomorrow, but today]
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Author: Frank Gould Hymnal: Sacred Trio #380 (1889) First Line: Not tomorrow, but today Refrain First Line: Words of cheer, sweet words of cheer Tune Title: [Not tomorrow, but today]
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John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[Not tomorrow, but today]" in Showers of Blessing 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
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Frank Gould

Author of "Words of Cheer" in Showers of Blessing Pseudonym. See also Crosby, Fanny, 1829-1915
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