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O for a Heart Whiter Than Snow

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 48 hymnals First Line: Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow Refrain First Line: Oh, for a heart whiter than snow Used With Tune: [Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow]

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[O for a heart that is whiter than snow]

Appears in 35 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Incipit: 33455 56665 54343 Used With Text: O for a Heart Whiter than Snow

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O for a Heart Whiter than Snow

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Junior Songs #19 (1892) First Line: O for a heart that is whiter than snow! Refrain First Line: O for a heart whiter than snow! Lyrics: 1 O for a heart that is whiter than snow! Kept, ever kept, 'neath the lifegiving flow; Cleansed from all passion, self-seeking, and pride, Washed in the fountain of Calvary's tide. Chorus: O for a heart whiter than snow! Saviour divine, to whom else can I go? Thou who didst die, loving me so, Give me a heart that is whiter than snow. 2 O for a heart that is whiter than snow! Calm in the peace that he loves to bestow; Daily refreshed by the heavenly dews, Ready for service whene'er he shall choose. [Chorus] 3 O for a heart that is whiter than snow! With the pure flame of the Spirit aglow; Filled with the love that is true and sincere, Love that is able to banish all fear. [Chorus] 4 O for a heart that is whiter than snow! Then in his grace and his knowledge to grow; Growing like him who my pattern shall be, Till in his beauty my King I shall see. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [O for a heart that is whiter than snow!]

Oh, for a Heart Whiter than Snow

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Hymnal: Timeless Truths #755 Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain First Line: Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow Refrain First Line: Oh, for a heart whiter than snow! Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow, Kept, ever kept ’neath the life-giving flow, Cleansed from all passion, self-seeking and pride, Washed in the fountain of Calvary’s tide. Refrain: Oh, for a heart whiter than snow! Savior divine, to whom else shall I go? Thou who didst die, loving me so, Give me a heart that is whiter than snow! 2 Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow! Calm in the peace that He loves to bestow; Daily refreshed by the heavenly dews, Ready for service whene’er He shall choose. [Refrain] 3 Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow! With the pure flame of the Spirit aglow; Filled with the love that is true and sincere, Love that is able to banish all fear. [Refrain] 4 Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow! Then in His grace and His knowledge to grow, Growing like Him who my pattern shall be, Till in His beauty my King I shall see. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 51:7 Tune Title: [Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow]

Oh, for a Heart Whiter Than Snow

Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #4810 First Line: Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow Refrain First Line: Oh, for a heart whiter than snow! Lyrics: 1. Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow, Kept, ever kept ’neath the life giving flow, Cleansed from all passion, self-seeking and pride, Washed in the fountain of Calvary’s tide. Refrain Oh, for a heart whiter than snow! Savior divine, to whom else shall I go? Thou who didst die, loving me so, Give me a heart that is whiter than snow! 2. Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow! Calm in the peace that He loves to bestow; Daily refreshed by the heavenly dews, Ready for service whene’er He shall choose. [Refrain] 3. Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow! With the pure flame of the Spirit aglow; Filled with the love that is true and sincere, Love that is able to banish all fear. [Refrain] 4. Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow! Then in His grace and His knowledge to grow, Growing like Him who my pattern shall be, Till in His beauty my King I shall see. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow]

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William J. Kirkpatrick

1838 - 1921 Composer of "[Oh, for a heart that is whiter than snow]" in Timeless Truths William J. Kirkpatrick (b. Duncannon, PA, 1838; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1921) received his musical training from his father and several other private teachers. A carpenter by trade, he engaged in the furniture business from 1862 to 1878. He left that profession to dedicate his life to music, serving as music director at Grace Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Kirkpatrick compiled some one hundred gospel song collections; his first, Devotional Melodies (1859), was published when he was only twenty-one years old. Many of these collections were first published by the John Hood Company and later by Kirkpatrick's own Praise Publishing Company, both in Philadelphia. Bert Polman

E. E. Hewitt

1851 - 1920 Person Name: Eliza E. Hewitt Author of "Oh, for a Heart Whiter than Snow" in Timeless Truths Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)