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[Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating]

Appears in 100 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William A. Ogden Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 54511 32166 17655 Used With Text: Seeking the Lost

Author: William A. Ogden Appears in 156 hymnals First Line: Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating Refrain First Line: Going afar (going afar) Lyrics: 1. Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating Wanderers on the mountain astray; Come unto Me, His message repeating, Words of the Master speaking today. Refrain Going afar (going afar) Upon the mountain (upon the mountain) Bringing the wanderer back again, back again, Into the fold (into the fold) Of my Redeemer (of my Redeemer) Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain, for sinners slain. 2. Seeking the lost and pointing to Jesus Souls that are weak and hearts that are sore, Leading them forth in ways of salvation, Showing the path to life evermore. [Refrain] 3. Thus would I go on missions of mercy, Following Christ from day unto day, Cheering the faint and raising the fallen, Pointing the lost to Jesus, the Way. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating]

Retterarbeit

Author: G. Weiler Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Laß mich, Herr Jesu, freundlich sie laden Refrain First Line: Auf und hinaus Used With Tune: [Laß mich, Herr Jesu, freundlich sie laden]

Tsvakanyi Wese Wakarasika

Author: William A. Ogden Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Tsvakanyi wese wakarasika Nekuvaunza kwaMponesi Shoko raJesu kutaurirwa Uya kuneni iye wati. Korusi: Yendai Kure…(kure) pamakomo’yo Unzai vafambi…(vafambi) kumusha Pinzai m’danga…(m’danga) reMuponesi Jesu Nyenye…(nyenye) yabaiwa. 2 Tsvakanyi vese vakarasika Kuvaratidza akuna Jesu Kutungamira muiyo nzira Yeruponeso neupenyu. [Korusi] 3 Ndizvo ndinoda, ngekuti Jesu VAndidaidza kum’teera Kuvabatsira vakarasika Nekuna Jesu kuvaunza. [Korusi] Used With Tune: [Tsvakanyi wese wakarasika]

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Seeking the Lost (Ogden)

Author: William A. Ogden Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #5986 First Line: Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating Refrain First Line: Going afar (going afar) Lyrics: 1. Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating Wanderers on the mountain astray; Come unto Me, His message repeating, Words of the Master speaking today. Refrain Going afar (going afar) Upon the mountain (upon the mountain) Bringing the wanderer back again, back again, Into the fold (into the fold) Of my Redeemer (of my Redeemer) Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain, for sinners slain. 2. Seeking the lost and pointing to Jesus Souls that are weak and hearts that are sore, Leading them forth in ways of salvation, Showing the path to life evermore. [Refrain] 3. Thus would I go on missions of mercy, Following Christ from day unto day, Cheering the faint and raising the fallen, Pointing the lost to Jesus, the Way. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating]

Seeking the Lost

Author: William A. Ogden Hymnal: Favorite Hymns of Praise #306 (1967) First Line: Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating Refrain First Line: Going afar upon the mountain Lyrics: 1 Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating Wanderers on the mountain astray; “Come unto Me,” His message repeating, Words of the Master speaking today. Chorus: Going afar upon the mountain, Bringing the wand'rer back again, back again, Into the fold of my Redeemer, Jesus, the Lamb for sinners slain, for sinners slain. 2 Seeking the lost and pointing to Jesus Souls that are weak and hearts that are sore, Leading them forth in ways of salvation, Showing the path to life evermore. (Chorus) 3 Thus would I go on missions of mercy, Following Christ from day unto day, Cheering the faint and raising the fallen, Pointing the lost to Jesus, the Way. (Chorus) Topics: Choir; Christ Shepherd; Soul Winning; Choir; Christ Shepherd; Soul Winning Languages: English Tune Title: [Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating]

Seeking The Lost

Author: William A. Ogden Hymnal: Redeeming Love #10 (2021) First Line: Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating Refrain First Line: Going afar upon the mountain Languages: English Tune Title: [Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: William A. Ogden Author of "Seeking the Lost (Ogden)" in The Cyber Hymnal William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry