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HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

Composer: Robert Lowry

Robert Lowry was born in Philadelphia, March 12, 1826. His fondness for music was exhibited in his earliest years. As a child he amused himself with the various musical instruments that came into his hands. At the age of seventeen he joined the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, and soon became an active worker in the Sunday-school as teacher and chorister. At the age of twenty-two he gave himself to the work of the ministry, and entered upon a course of study at the University of Lewisburg, Pa. At the age of twenty-eight he was graduated with the highest honors of his class. In the same year of his graduation, he entered upon the work of the ministry. He served as pastor at West Chester, Pa., 1851-1858; in New York City, 1859-1861;… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
Composer: Robert Lowry
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Incipit: 51231 21651 35332
Key: F Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ Volume 9: Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymns 755 - 818
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; David Christiansen
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2009) pp. 763
  • Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 9: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 755 - 818
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; Thomas Keesecker
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2009) pp. 763
  • Pull Out the Stops! Volume II: Congregational Song Accompaniments for Organ
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; David Christiansen
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2001) pp. 89
  • Let It Rip! At the Piano: Congregational Song Accompaniments
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Eric Vollen
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2000) pp. 90

Organ Solo

  • Easy Hymns for Organ
    Composer/Editor Carson Cooman
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 20
  • Easy Organ Library Volume 67
    Composer/Editor Arthur Frackenpohl
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 96
  • Easy Organ Library Volume 60
    Composer/Editor Edward Broughton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 17
  • The Organist Volume 119 Number 4 September October 2015: The Service Music Companion for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Edward Broughton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 17
  • Augsburg Organ Library Healing and Funeral
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Benjamin M. Culli
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2013) pp. 50
  • Hymn Tune Compositions by Austin C. Lovelace: 12 Chorale Preludes / Variations 22 Original Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Austin Cole Lovelace
    Published By: Darcey Press (2012) pp. 4-9
  • The Marilyn Mason Music Library Volume 4: A Collection of Commissioned Works for Organ
    Composer/Editors Marilyn Mason; Emma Lou Diemer
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2008) pp. 30
  • The Organist Volume 107 Number 2 May June 2003: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Tom Birchwood
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2003) pp. 59

Piano Solo

  • The Fullness of His Love Hymn Heritage Series: Robert Lowry's Hymns of Grace and Glory for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 4
  • I Have Heard You Calling in the Night: Piano Reflections for Memorial Services
    Composer/Editors Jane Holstein; John Carter
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2014) pp. 56
  • None Like You!: Contemporary Songs of Praise for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Lloyd A. Larson
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2012) pp. 14
  • Piano Vespers: Reflective Hymn Settings for Worship
    Composer/Editor Ken Medema
    Published By: Jubilate Music (2012) pp. 26
  • The Church Pianist Volume 28 Number 2 November December 2011: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Larry F. Pugh; Janet Vogt
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2011) pp. 35
  • Preludes of Praise and Adoration: Inspiring Hymn Settings for Piano
    Composer/Editors David Sarandon; Janet Vogt
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2009) pp. 25
  • The Church Pianist Volume 23 Number 1 September October 2006: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 19
  • The Church Pianist Volume 18 Number 5 May June 2002: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editor David Sarandon
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 18
  • Songs of Inspiration: The Heritage Collection II
    Composer/Editor Lorie Line
    Published By: Time Line Productions, Inc. (1998) pp. 66
  • 9 Early American Hymn Tunes: For Piano
    Composer/Editor James Clemens
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1996) pp. 6

Piano and Organ Duet

  • Holy Manna: American Shape Note Hymns for Organ and Piano
    Composer/Editor John S. Dixon
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2017) pp. 40

Organ or Piano

  • Pentatonic Hymn Settings: Easy Arrangements for Organ or Piano
    Composer/Editor Arthur Frackenpohl
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2017) pp. 14

Voices: Vocal Solo

  • Hymns: 150 Beloved Hymns Piano / Vocal /Guitar
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2008) pp. 116
  • Portraits in Song: Great Hymnwriters: An Anthology or Program for Solo Voice and Piano for Concert or Worship
    Composer/Editor Jean Anne Shafferman
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2006) pp. 44

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