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Sweet the lesson Jesus taught
Author: Jane Eliza Leeson, 1807-1882 Meter: 7.7.7.5 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Young Coming to Jesus Used With Tune: HUMILITY (MAINZER)
Sweet the lesson Jesus taught
[Sweet the lessons Jesus taught]
Appears in 38 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Baptiste Calkin Incipit: 34511 71671 5622 Used With Text: Sweet the Lesson Jesus Taught
[Sweet the lessons Jesus taught]
Sweet the Lesson Jesus Taught
Author: Jane E. Leeson Hymnal: Sacred Songs for Little Singers #24 (1883) First Line: Sweet the lessons Jesus taught Languages: English Tune Title: [Sweet the lessons Jesus taught]
Sweet the Lesson Jesus Taught
Sweet the lesson [lessons] Jesus taught
Author: Jane Elizabeth Leeson Hymnal: Hymns for the King's Children #d106 (1920) Languages: English
Sweet the lesson [lessons] Jesus taught
Sweet the lesson [lessons] Jesus taught
Author: Jane Elizabeth Leeson Hymnal: The Church Hymnary #927 (1893)
Sweet the lesson [lessons] Jesus taught
H. Ernest Nichol
1862 - 1928 Composer of "[Sweet the lesson Jesus taught]" in The Children's Hymnal and Service Book H. Ernest Nichol (b. Hull, Yorkshire, England, 1862; d. Skirlaugh, Yorkshire, England, 1926) had begun a study program in civil engineering when he decided to study music instead. In 1888 he received a bachelor's degree in music from Oxford University. Nichol wrote some 130 hymn tunes and texts, many under the pseudonym “Colin Sterne” (derived from his middle and last name); many were first sung at church school programs.
Psalter Hymnal Handbook
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Nichol, Henry Ernest, was b. Dec. 10, 1862, at Hull. He took the degree of MUS. BAC. at Oxford in 1888. He has written fourteen sets of Sunday School Anniversary Hymns (130 in all), with original tunes, besides many published in leaflet form, mostly under the anagram of 1677
Colin Sterne. The following are in the Sunday School Hymnary, 1905, the dates being those of composition and publication by the author:—
1. Life is opening out before you. Christian Courage 1897.
2. Rest, O rest! at eve Thy children's voices. Evening. 1897.
3. We've a story to tell to the nations. Foreign Missions. 1896.
4. Where the flag is flying. Boys Brigade. 1901.
[Rev. James Mearns, M.A.]
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)
H. Ernest Nichol
Jane Eliza Leeson
1807 - 1882 Person Name: Jane E. Leeson Author of "Sweet the Lesson Jesus Taught" in Sacred Songs for Little Singers Leeson, Jane E.. The earliest work by Miss Leeson with which we are acquainted is her Infant Hymnings. Then followed Hymns and Scenes of Childhood, or A Sponsor's Gift (London, James Burns; Nottingham, Dearden), 1842, in which the Infant Hymnings were incorporated. Concerning Pt. ii. of the Hymns and Scenes, &c, Miss Leeson says, "For the best of the Poems in the second part, the Writer is indebted to a friend." In the Rev. Henry Formby's Catholic Hymns arranged in order for the principal Festivals, Feasts of Saints, and other occasions of Devotion throughout the Year, London, Burns and Lambert, N.D. [1851], "Imprimatur, N. Cardinalis Wiseman, May 3rd, 1853," her translation of Victimae Paschali (“Christ the Lord is risen to-day"), and her "Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep" (also in Hymns & Scenes, 1842), were given under the signature "M. L." Her Paraphrases and Hymns for Congregational Singing (most of " which were re-written from the Scottish Translations and Paraphrases (q.v.), 1781) were published by Wertheimer & Co., London, in 1853. In the Irvingite Hymns for the Use of the Churches, 1864, there are five of her original hymns and four of her translations from the Latin under the signature of "J. E. L.; "and most of these were repeated in the 2nd edition, 1871. In addition Miss Leeson is the author of several other works, including The Christian Child's Book, 1848, The Child's Book of Ballads, 1849, Songs of Christian Chivalry, 1848, Margaret, a Poem, 1850, The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy, and others. Her hymns in common use include:—
1. A little child may know. God's love of little Children. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 20, in 5 stanzas of 4 lines.
2. Dear Saviour, to Thy little lambs. For Purity. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 19, in 4 stanzas of 8 lines.
3. Father, I [we] love Thy house of prayer. Public Worship. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 76, in 3 stanzas of 12 lines. It is usually abbreviated.
4. Have ye counted the cost? Soldiers of the Cross . In Songs of Christian Chivalry, 1848, p. 8, in 10 stanzas of 9 lines. Usually abbreviated as in the Enlarged London Hymn Book, 1873.
5. In the dark and silent night. Confidence. In The Christian Child's Book, 1848, in 3 stanzas of 3 lines, with the refrain, "Hallelujah." It is in the Irish Church Hymnal , 1873, and other collections.
6. Jesus Christ, my Lord and King. Child's Praise of Christ. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 18, in 6 stanzas of 4 lines.
7. King of Saints and King of glory. All Saints . In her Paraphrases & Hymns, 1853, p. 84, in 2 stanzas of 8 lines.
8. Saviour, teach me day by day. Obedience. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 49, in 4 stanzas of 8 lines. In several hymn-books in Great Britain and America.
9. Songs of glory fill the sky. Christmas. In the Irvingite Hymns for the Use of the Churches, 1864, No. 21, in 3 stanzas of 8 lines, with the refrain "Hail! Lord Jesu."
10. Stand we prepared to see and hear. Advent. In the Irvingite Hymns for the Use of the Churches, 1864, No. 173, in 4 stanzas of 8 lines. Written in 1800.
11. Sweet the lesson Jesus taught. Christ blessing little Children. In Hymns & Scenes of Childhood, 1842, No. 1, in 5 stanzas of 4 lines.
12. Wake the song, 0 Zion's daughter. A cento of much excellence, which see.
13. Wake, ye saints, the song of triumph. Ascension . Written in 1861, and published in the Irvingite Hymns for the Use of the Churches, 1864, No. 60, in 4 stanzas of 6 lines, with the refrain "Hallelujah." In stanza ii., lines 3, 4, and 6 are from C. Wesley's "Hail the day that sees Him rise."
Miss Leeson's most popular hymn, “Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep," and her translations from the Latin are noted elsewhere in this work. Of Miss Leeson's personal history we can gather nothing. Born 1807; died 1882.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
Jane Eliza Leeson
Hugh Stowell
1799 - 1865 Author of "Sweet the Lesson Jesus Taught" in Gloria Deo Stowell, Hugh, an able and popular minister of the Church of England, was born at Douglas, Isle of Man, December 3, 1799. He graduated at Oxford in 1822, and took holy orders the following year. He held various offices in his Church; became rector at Salford in 1831; was appointed honorary Canon of Chester Cathedral in 1845, and later Rural Dean of Eccles. He published several volumes. He also edited a book of hymns: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns Suited to the Services of the Church of England, 1831. To the several editions of this book most of his hymns were contributed. He died at Safford October 8, 1865.
From every stormy wind that blows 495
Lord of all power and might 206
Hymn Writers of the Church, 1915 by Charles Nutter
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Stowell, Hugh, M.A., son of Hugh Stowell, Rector of Ballaugh, near Ramsey, was born at Douglas, Isle of Man, Dec. 3, 1799, and educated at St. Edmund Hull, Oxford, B.A. 1822; M.A. 1826. He was ordained in 1823, and held the curacy of Shepscombe, Gloucestershire; and then that of Holy Trinity, Huddersfield. Subsequently he was Curate in charge of St. Stephen's, Salford, and became rector of Christ Church, Salford, in 1831. In 1845 he was appointed Hon. Canon in Chester Cathedral; in 1851 Chaplain to the Bishop of Manchester; and Rural Dean of Eccles. He died at Salford, Oct. 8, 1865. His Memoir, by the Rev. J. B. Marsden, was published in 1868. Canon Stoweli was a popular and effective preacher. His publications included Tractarianism Tested, 1845; A Model for Men of Business, 1854 ; Pleasures of Religion and Other Poems, 1832; The Peaceful Valley, 1826 ; and a large number of single sermons, pamphlets, &c. His Selection of Psalms & Hymns was published as:—
A Selection of Psalms & Hymns Suited to the Services of the Church of England. By the Rev. H. Stowell, M.A., Manchester. Printed by Henry Smith, St. Ann's Square, 1831.
This Selection contained 233 hymns, in addition to versions of the Psalms. Of the hymns the following were by the compiler:—
1. Almighty Shepherd, Who didst give. (1828.) The Good Shepherd.
2. From every stormy wind that blows.
3. Gracious God, look down in kindness. Sunday School Anniversary.
4. Great God, we dare not bow the knee. Holy Communion.
5. Meek Lamb of God, on Thee. Lent.
6. To Thee, 0 God, we raise. Sunday School Anniversary.
7. Tune every heart, wake every tongue. Sunday School Anniversary.
8. When Jesus left the glorious sky. For an Infants’ School.
9. Yes, in the morning of our years. Sunday School Anniversary.
The 12th edition of this Selection published by Canon Stowell in 1864, was increased to 273 hymns, the additional hymns being in nearly every instance his own compositions. In addition to those already given we have:—
10. Again our yearly strain we raise. 1864.
11. Another year has glided past. (Before 1846.)
12. Another year with mercies strown. (Before 1846.)
13. Before Thy throne, 0 Lord, we bend. (Before 1846.)
14. By pressing dangers compassed round. 1843 (?).
15. Come, raise we all the blessed strain. 1862.
16. Hail, hallowed day of heavenly rest. 1844 (?).
17. Hark, how sweet those infant voices. 1841 (?).
18. How fruitless is the ploughman's toil. 1854.
19. How gently in night's silent hours. 1850.
20. Jesus is our Shepherd, Wiping, &c. 1849.
21. Jesus, Lord, Who hast ascended. 1853.
22. Jesus, Lord, we wait on Thee. 1863.
23. Jesus, our Saviour and our Lord. (Before 1846.)
24. Jesus, Prophet of Thy Church. 1861.
25. Lord, if our land be great and free. 1851.
26. Lord, in this dark and stormy day. 1848.
27. Lord, in Thy mercy hear our cry. 1855.
28. Meek Lamb of God, Who dost impart. 1859.
29. 0 God, the liquid sign of grace. 1856.
30. Sailing o'er life's changeful ocean. (Before 1846.)
31. Saviour, guide this little band. (Before 1846.)
32. The day of rest is passed away. (Before 1846.)
33. The morn of our lifetime is fast gliding by. (Before 1846.)
34. Though our lot be poor and lowly. 1847.
35. Thy cross, 0 Lord, the holy sign. 1840.
36. Wake, wake our yearly strain anew. 1852.
37. Wake, wake the joyful song. 1844.
38. We, a little simple throng. (Before 1846.)
39. We, little pilgrims of a day. 1845.
40. We love the holy house of prayer. 1857.
41. We will not weep as others do. 1842.
42. What is your life? It glances by. 1860.
43. What though our earthly lot be low. 1858.
These hymns were all written for the Anniversary Services of Christ Church Sunday Schools, Salford, and are included with others in a special Appendix in the 1877 ed. of the Selection as above.
Other hymns by Canon Stowell are:—
44. Children of old, Hosannah sang. Sunday Schools. 1830.
45. Lord of all power and might, Father of love, &c. Missions. Written for the Jubilee of the B. & F. Bible Society, March 7, 1853.
46. Shepherd of the ransomed sheep. The Good Shepherd.
47. Pilgrims in the narrow way. Sunday School Anniversary. This was his last hymn, and was written for the Christ Church Sunday School Anniversary, 1865.
Of Canon Stowell's hymns the most popular are Nos. 2, 3, 20 and 44. As a writer for children he was very successful. All the foregoing hymns are in the 15th ed. of his Selection edited by his son, Manchester, 1877; and in Hymns. By the late Rev. Canon Stowell, M.A. Manchester, 1868.
-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
Hugh Stowell
