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[What could we do without Jesus?]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Knowles Shaw Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 55551 23166 61655 Used With Text: What could we do without Jesus?

What Could We Do Without Jesus?

Author: E. R. Latta Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What could we do without Jesus? What could the children do? With the long pathway before them, Hidden from mortal view; How could their footsteps be guided? Surely their feet would stray, But that the merciful Savior Tenderly leads the way. Refrain: What could we do without Jesus? What could we do? where could we fly? What could we do without Jesus, When we are called to die? 2 What could we do without Jesus? What could the sinner do? Where could he go for salvation? Who could his heart renew? No other name has been given; Only his blood can atone; Sinners can trust but in Jesus, Claiming no worth their own. [Refrain] 3 What could we do without Jesus? What could the Christian do? Is there a friend or a brother Equally kind and true? In the dark hour of temptation, In the dread hour of pain, What but the mercy of Jesus Can our sad hearts sustain? [Refrain] Scripture: John 6:68 Used With Tune: [What could we do without Jesus?]

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What could we do without Jesus?

Author: E. R. Latta Hymnal: The Morning Star #2 (1877) Lyrics: 1 What could we do without Jesus? What could the children do? With the long pathway before them, Hidden from mortal view; How could their footsteps be guided? Surely their feet would stray, But that the merciful Savior Tenderly leads the way. Chorus: What could we do without Jesus? What could we do? where could we fly? What could we do without Jesus, When we are called to die? 2 What could we do without Jesus? What could the sinner do? Where could he go for salvation? Who could his heart renew? No other name has been given; Only his blood can atone; Sinners can trust but in Jesus, Claiming no worth their own. [Chorus] 3 What could we do without Jesus? What could the Christian do? Is there a friend or a brother Equally kind and true? In the dark hour of temptation; In the dread hour of pain; What but the mercy of Jesus Can our sad hearts sustain? [Chorus] Scripture: John 6:68 Tune Title: [What could we do without Jesus?]

What Could We Do Without Jesus?

Author: E. R. Latta Hymnal: The Christian Sunday School Hymnal #36 (1883) Lyrics: 1 What could we do without Jesus? What could the children do? With the long pathway before them, Hidden from mortal view; How could their footsteps be guided? Surely their feet would stray, But that the merciful Savior Tenderly leads the way. Refrain: What could we do without Jesus? What could we do? where could we fly? What could we do without Jesus, When we are called to die? 2 What could we do without Jesus? What could the sinner do? Where could he go for salvation? Who could his heart renew? No other name has been given; Only his blood can atone; Sinners can trust but in Jesus, Claiming no worth their own. [Refrain] 3 What could we do without Jesus? What could the Christian do? Is there a friend or a brother Equally kind and true? In the dark hour of temptation, In the dread hour of pain, What but the mercy of Jesus Can our sad hearts sustain? [Refrain] Scripture: John 6:68 Tune Title: [What could we do without Jesus?]

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E. R. Latta

1839 - 1915 Author of "What could we do without Jesus?" in The Morning Star Rv Eden Reeder Latta USA 1839-1915. Born at Haw Patch, IN, the son of a Methodist minister, (also a boyhood friend of hymn writer Willam A Ogden) he became a school teacher. During the American Civil War he preached for the Manchester Methodist Church and other congregations (possibly as a circuit rider filling empty pulpits). In 1863 he married Mary Elizabeth Wright, and they had five children: Arthur, Robert, Jennie, two others. He taught for the public schools of Manchester, and later Colesburg, IA. He moved to Guttenberg, IA, in the 1890s, and continued writing song lyrics for several major gospel composers, including William Ogden, James McGranahan, James Fillmore, and Edmund Lorenz. He wrote 1600+ songs and hymns, many being widely popular in his day. His older brother, William, composed hymn tunes. He died at Guttenbert, IA. John Perry

Knowles Shaw

1834 - 1878 Composer of "[What could we do without Jesus?]" in The Christian Sunday School Hymnal Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he was called the "singing evangelist." As a singer he was considered, in some respects, equal to Sankey and Bliss. reporters of the press al spoke of his singing as something wonderful. Soon after beginning to preach, he began to compose and to write music. His first song was "The Shining Ones," still popular. He published at different times five singing-books: "Shining Pearls," "Golden Gate," "Sparkling Jewels," "The Gospel Trumpet," and the "Morning Star." "Bringing in the Sheaves" was one of the last songs from his hand. His last meeting was held in Dallas, Texas, in May 1878. He was killed by a railroad accident, going from Dallas to McKinney, on the 7th of June, 1878. During his ministry he baptized over eleven thousand persons. --A History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County, Ohio. Cincinnati, 1882. DNAH Archives