[Call them in, the poor, the wretched] (Beery)

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[Call them in, the poor, the wretched] (Beery)

Composer: William Beery
Published in 2 hymnals

Composer: William Beery

William Beery was born April 8, 1852, near Bremen OH and he lived for nearly 104 years. He attended Juniata College, where he later taught vocal music. He also conducted music institutes and singing classes. Beery was married in 1888 to Adaline Hohf, who often wrote poems that he set to music. In 1910 they moved to Elgin IL where both were employed by the Brethren Publishing House. His music has also been included in several Brethren hymnals. NN, Hymnary editor. Sources: The Brethren Encyclopedia and Frank Ramirez, from http://yellowbrickjourney.blogspot.com/2008/04/william-beery.html Go to person page >

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Title:	[Call them in, the poor, the wretched] (Beery)
Composer:	William Beery
Incipit:	35532 11444 33212
Key:	F Major
Copyright:	Public Domain

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Call Them In!

Call them in! the poor, the wretched,
Sin-stained wanderers from the fold;
Peace and pardon freely offer!
Can you weigh their worth with gold?
Call them in! the weak, the weary,
Laden with the doom of sin;
Bid them come and rest in Jesus!
He is waiting: call them in!

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