[O the world has need of sunshine as you go] (Sweney)

[O the world has need of sunshine as you go] (Sweney)

Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Published in 7 hymnals


Audio files: MIDI

Composer: Jno. R. Sweney

John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregati… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [O the world has need of sunshine as you go] (Sweney)
Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Incipit: 12333 43216 51117
Copyright: Public Domain

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Bright Melodies #78

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Praise Hymns and Full Salvation Songs #114

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Rose of Sharon Hymns #617

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Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 #78

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The Bow of Promise #94

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The Chorus of Praise #6

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The New Living Hymns (Living Hymns No. 2) #78

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