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[O tender and sweet was the Father's voice]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: F. E. Belden Incipit: 55453 21177 55567 Used With Text: Over the Line

Author: Mrs. N. K. Bradford Appears in 39 hymnals First Line: O tender and sweet was the Father's voice Refrain First Line: "Over the line," hear the sweet refrain Lyrics: 1 O tender and sweet was the Father's voice, As he lovingly called to me, "Come over the line, it is only a step, I'm waiting, my child, for thee." Chorus: "Over the line," hear the sweet refrain, Angels are chanting the heavenly strain; "Over the line," Why should I remain With a step between me and Jesus? 2 "But my sins are so many, my faith so small," Lo! the answer came quick and clear, "Thou needest not trust in thyself at all, Step over the line, I'm here." [Chorus] 3 "But my flesh is so feeble," with tears I said, "And the pathway I cannot see; I fear if I try I may sadly fail, And thus dishonor thee." [Chorus] 4 The world is so cold I cannot go back, Press forward I surely must: I'll lay my weak hand in his wounded palm. Step over the line and trust. [Chorus] Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Used With Tune: [O tender and sweet was the Father's voice]

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O Tender and Sweet Was the Father's Voice

Author: Mrs. N. K. Bradford Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #570 (1941) Meter: 10.7.10.6 with refrain Refrain First Line: "Over the line," hear the sweet refrain Topics: Sabbath School The Call Languages: English Tune Title: OVER THE LINE

Over the Line

Author: Mrs. N. K. Bradford Hymnal: Christ in Song #9 (1908) First Line: O tender and sweet was the Father's voice Refrain First Line: "Over the line," hear the sweet refrain Lyrics: 1 O tender and sweet was the Father's voice, As he lovingly called to me, "Come over the line, it is only a step, I'm waiting, my child, for thee." Chorus: "Over the line," hear the sweet refrain, Angels are chanting the heavenly strain; "Over the line," Why should I remain With a step between me and Jesus? 2 "But my sins are so many, my faith so small," Lo! the answer came quick and clear, "Thou needest not trust in thyself at all, Step over the line, I'm here." [Chorus] 3 "But my flesh is so feeble," with tears I said, "And the pathway I cannot see; I fear if I try I may sadly fail, And thus dishonor thee." [Chorus] 4 The world is so cold I cannot go back, Press forward I surely must: I'll lay my weak hand in his wounded palm. Step over the line and trust. [Chorus] Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Languages: English Tune Title: [O tender and sweet was the Father's voice]

Over the Line

Author: Mrs. N. K. Bradford Hymnal: The Gospel in Song #84 (1926) First Line: O tender and sweet was the Father's voice Refrain First Line: "Over the line," hear the sweet refrain Languages: English Tune Title: [O tender and sweet was the Father's voice]

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F. E. Belden

1858 - 1945 Composer of "OVER THE LINE" in The Church Hymnal Belden was born in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1858. He began writing music in his late teenage years after moving to California with his family. For health reasons he later moved to Colorado. He returned to Battle Creek with his wife in the early 1880s, and there he became involved in Adventist Church publishing. F. E. Belden wrote many hymn tunes, gospel songs, and related texts in the early years of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Belden was able to rapidly write both music and poetry together which enabled him to write a song to fit a sermon while it was still being delivered. He also wrote songs for evangelist Billy Sunday. Though Belden’s later years were marred by misunderstandings with the church leadership over his royalties, he did donate his papers and manuscripts to the church’s seminary at his death. He died on December 2, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan. N.N., Hymnary. Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/b/e/l/belden_fe.htm