Sankey's Story of the Gospel Hymns and of Sacred Songs and SolosSankey'S Story of the Gospel Hymns and of Sacred Songs and Solos by Ira David Sankey, first published in 1906, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it. |
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... writing up the history of hymns , and incidents con- nected with their composition and their use by Mr. Moody and myself , as well as by others ; but in 1901 , when the manuscript of these stories was almost com- pleted , it was ...
... writing this book . In the prepara- tion of the old original manuscript I was especially indebted to my friend , Mr. Oliver H. Shiras , for his able assistance . IRA D. SANKEY . Brooklyn , New York , January , 1906 . ILLUSTRATIONS ...
... hour for the singer . Much had been said and written in Scotland against the use of " human hymns " in public worship , and even more had been uttered against the employment of the " kist o ' whistles , " the term by 22 Sankey's Story.
... written since coming to Edinburgh , was set to words which he wrote " Yet there is room . " Of all men in Scotland he was the one man con- cerning whose decision I was most solicitous . He was , indeed , my ideal hymn - writer , the ...
... written to his mother . " Oh , yes , " said he , " but not until I had sent her à cable dispatch first . " " What did you say in the dispatch ? " I asked . 66 " Well , I just said , ' I've found Jesus , ' and signed my name to it . " 66 ...
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Sankey's Story of the Gospel Hymns and of Sacred Songs and Solos Ira David Sankey No preview available - 2018 |
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