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[O, why dost thou linger so long]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Incipit: 12315 61721 13543

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: O, why dost thou linger so long Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, I am calling today Lyrics: 1 O, why dost thou linger so long Outside in the danger and cold? Come home to the shelter and warmth, Come home to the joy of the fold. Refrain: Come home, come home, I am calling today; Come home, I am waiting for thee; Come home, come home, to the arms of my love, I am waiting, waiting for thee. 2 The light streameth out from the door, Behold it and enter and live! The service of love is most sweet; And life everlasting I give. [Refrain] 3 Who comes to the fold of my care Shall drink from the fountain of joy, And works of devotion and love His heart and his hands shall employ. [Refrain] 4 Then come without waiting or doubt, Bring all of your burdens to me; There’s rest in the shelter of home, There’s rest and there’s comfort for thee. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [O, why dost thou linger so long]

Instances

Published text-tune combinations (hymns) from specific hymnals

I’m Waiting for Thee

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner Hymnal: Showers of Blessing #51 (1888) First Line: O, why dost thou linger so long Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, I am calling today Lyrics: 1 O, why dost thou linger so long Outside in the danger and cold? Come home to the shelter and warmth, Come home to the joy of the fold. Refrain: Come home, come home, I am calling today; Come home, I am waiting for thee; Come home, come home, to the arms of my love, I am waiting, waiting for thee. 2 The light streameth out from the door, Behold it and enter and live! The service of love is most sweet; And life everlasting I give. [Refrain] 3 Who comes to the fold of my care Shall drink from the fountain of joy, And works of devotion and love His heart and his hands shall employ. [Refrain] 4 Then come without waiting or doubt, Bring all of your burdens to me; There’s rest in the shelter of home, There’s rest and there’s comfort for thee. [Refrain] Tune Title: [O, why dost thou linger so long]

I'm Waiting for Thee

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner Hymnal: Cheerful Songs #51 (1891) First Line: O, why dost thou linger so long Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, I am calling today Languages: English Tune Title: [O, why dost thou linger so long]

I’m Waiting for Thee

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner Hymnal: Sacred Trio #368 (1889) First Line: O, why dost thou linger so long Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, I am calling today Tune Title: [O, why dost thou linger so long]

People

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William J. Kirkpatrick

1838 - 1921 Person Name: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Composer of "[O, why dost thou linger so long]" in Showers of Blessing William J. Kirkpatrick (b. Duncannon, PA, 1838; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1921) received his musical training from his father and several other private teachers. A carpenter by trade, he engaged in the furniture business from 1862 to 1878. He left that profession to dedicate his life to music, serving as music director at Grace Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Kirkpatrick compiled some one hundred gospel song collections; his first, Devotional Melodies (1859), was published when he was only twenty-one years old. Many of these collections were first published by the John Hood Company and later by Kirkpatrick's own Praise Publishing Company, both in Philadelphia. Bert Polman

Mrs. R. N. Turner

1857 - 1957 Author of "I’m Waiting for Thee" in Showers of Blessing Fronie Bell Turner, married to Rev. R. N. Turner, pastor in the Protestant Episcopal Church.